Janis Edralin, LPC

Janis Edralin is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and concerns related to LGBT identity. She also supports those coping with abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and cancer-related challenges. Her style is collaborative and centered on each person’s experience. Janis brings 19 years of clinical experience in counseling and chemical-dependency work in Texas. She focuses on helping people name their strengths, find clarity, and take manageable steps toward a more meaningful life. Sessions emphasize practical skills and honest conversation rather than jargon. Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to valued actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and shift behavior. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods guide relationships in therapy and encourage exploration at the client’s pace. Janis has a background that spans higher education, community service, and international work. She has served as an LPC mentor and adjunct professor in Texas and has experience working overseas with the Peace Corps. Those roles inform a multicultural and adaptable perspective in her work with clients. Outside of counseling she enjoys hiking, biking, fencing, and reading literature and poetry. Janis frames therapy as a partnership and aims to help people build routines and skills that fit their real lives.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, motivation struggles, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replacing them with more helpful behaviors and perspectives. It is often used for mood, anxiety, and coping with stressful situations. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can help with relationship difficulties and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janis treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will help clients test what fits best. Together they set goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what is most helpful for the person's needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fit with busy schedules and fewer travel demands, which can make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or meetings that don't require video if that helps someone focus. Because specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm current options before booking to know what formats are offered and how they might fit into everyday life.