- Addictions support
- Trauma and grief
- Collaborative approach
About Janis
Janis Edralin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 19 years of experience. She helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. Janis aims to help clients find steady ground when life feels overwhelming and uncertain.
Her sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps. She listens for strengths and values, then helps people use those as a foundation for change. Work often includes building coping skills, clarifying goals, and addressing motivation or substance-use recovery challenges.
Janis trained at St. Mary's University, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision. She also has a background as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and has served as an LPC mentor and adjunct professor in Texas. Those roles inform her thoughtful, experience-based approach to counseling.
Her professional life includes national leadership, international collaboration in corporate settings, and Peace Corps service in Malawi and Mexico. Creative training at music conservatories and athletic discipline from fencing contribute to a flexible, solutions-oriented style. Janis draws on this range of experience when helping people navigate complex life problems.
Outside of therapy she bikes, hikes, fences, and reads poetry and literature. She emphasizes human connection and practical strategies, and she aims to support people as they take the first steps toward clearer direction and healing.
Approaches that guide online counseling conversations
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, motivation problems, and helping people find direction after loss. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating that developed over time and helps clients recognize and change those patterns to feel more secure in relationships and choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janis will talk with each person about goals, strengths, and preferences and then recommend approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve during therapy.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use different methods to support progress, and the focus is on practical steps that translate into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Janis supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship issues, and LGBT-related concerns. She also focuses on related areas like attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients identify strengths, set goals, and build coping skills in everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of counseling experience and holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from St. Mary’s University. She has also worked as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and served as an LPC mentor and adjunct professor.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm logistical details and scheduling when you begin the intake process.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.