Janis Edralin, LPC

Janis Edralin, LPC, helps people facing addiction, trauma, relationship strain, grief, and related concerns. She uses straightforward conversation to help clients find clarity and take small steps forward. Her style is collaborative and grounded in respect for each person's lived experience. Janis aims to help clients notice patterns of thought and everyday habits that get in the way of their goals.

Janis has 19 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She also has a background as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision at St. Mary’s University. Those years in clinical, academic, and community roles shape her practical approach to therapy.

In sessions she focuses on identifying strengths, building motivation, and changing unhelpful routines. She draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based ideas to help people manage distress and reconnect with what matters. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and client-centered techniques are also part of her work when useful.

Her past roles include mentoring LPCs, teaching as an adjunct professor, and international service with the Peace Corps. Janis brings a multicultural and creative lens to therapy influenced by time abroad and work in corporate and nonprofit settings. Outside the office she enjoys hiking, biking, fencing, and reading poetry.

Reaching out for help can feel hard. Janis aims to make the first steps clear and doable. She works with each person to set practical goals and build routines that fit their everyday life.

How these approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values and take committed action toward a meaningful life. It is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, and motivation problems by teaching skills to move forward despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people change unhelpful thinking and daily routines. It can be helpful for managing anxiety, mood, substance-use patterns, and everyday habits. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current reactions and closeness. It can be useful when relationship strain, abandonment concerns, or attachment issues are part of the problem.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and may use a mix of methods to match the client's needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, attachment work, or skills from other approaches are the best fit.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut down commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use approaches like skill practice and coaching around everyday habits in the environment where they happen. Ask about format choices when you schedule to find the arrangement that works best for your routine.