You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or uncertain about how to move forward. Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but it is also a courageous first step toward healing and growth. I earned my Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and my Master’s degree in Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio. I bring more than 18 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, motivation concerns, and substance use recovery. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you build on your strengths, gain clarity, and create a more meaningful and fulfilling future.
My professional experience extends beyond the counseling office and includes serving as an LPC mentor, graduate counseling student mentor, and adjunct professor. I have also held national leadership roles, collaborated with professionals in international corporate settings, and served as a Peace Corps (PC) volunteer in both Malawi and Mexico. These experiences have deepened my appreciation for diverse cultures, resilience, and the power of human connection. Outside of counseling, I enjoy hiking, biking, fencing, and studying literature and poetry. My training as a competitive fencer, including preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games, continues to shape my values of discipline, perseverance, and lifelong growth. Whether you are navigating a difficult season of life or seeking greater self-understanding, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you move toward healing, resilience, and lasting positive change.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
TX LPC 64387
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Janis Edralin understands My particular situation and is going to be very helpful and instrumental in my healing. She's an exceptional therapist.
Written on Jul 04, 2026 after therapy with Janis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has been so amazing. I'm very pleased with her. She really listens and is very helpful. She sees what I have been through and helps me navigate through all of it. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a great person to talk to.
Written on Jul 01, 2026 after therapy with Janis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
One problem I have had with therapy and therapist in the pass is I felt like i wasn't being heard. That was totally opposite of my experience with Janis Edralin. She listened to my concerns, and I could tell she had empathy. That was a huge part of my decision to keep going to her. I don't wish to be coddled, just heard. I think she the kind of therapist I have been searching for.
Written on Jun 13, 2026 after therapy with Janis for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and bipolar disorder
Janis is very attentive and asks me questions that challenge my way of thinking and behaviors. Would strongly recommend
Written on Mar 16, 2026 after therapy with Janis for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues