Janis Edralin , LPC

Janis Edralin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 19 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and concerns related to LGBT issues. Janis focuses on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and find clearer direction when life feels stuck.

Her sessions are collaborative and grounded in respect for each person's story. She uses straightforward conversation, reflective listening, and goal-focused work to help people identify strengths and build routines that support recovery and emotional well-being. Janis often blends skills practice with deeper work on attachment and meaning.

Janis trained at St. Mary's University and holds an LPC credential in Texas. Over nearly two decades she has worked in diverse settings that include mentoring other counselors and teaching graduate students. Her background includes international service and leadership roles that shaped a flexible, multicultural approach.

She draws on several clinical approaches to match the needs of the person in front of her. That can mean using mindful acceptance strategies, practicing behavioral skills for emotion regulation, or focusing on relational patterns that keep someone stuck. The goal is clear: help people gain tools and confidence to manage challenges between sessions.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys hiking, biking, and fencing. Those interests inform a disciplined but creative style in therapy. Janis encourages people to take the first step toward change and offers steady support along the way.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It uses values and small actions to help people move toward a more meaningful life, which can be useful for grief, addiction, and motivation struggles.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand triggers and practice new ways of relating, which can be helpful for relationship problems, abandonment fears, and trauma-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try strategies that feel like a good fit. That collaboration continues as progress is made and adjustments are needed.

Online sessions offer flexibility across several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life, keep continuity during travel, and choose the format that best supports day-to-day needs.