Janice Harbin

Janice Harbin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience in mental health. She began her career working with children and adolescents and has spent the past ten years focusing on adult clients. Her work often addresses grief, addiction, anxiety, and stress, and she brings a faith-informed perspective to counseling when appropriate.

Janice has experience in outpatient mental health settings and has coordinated care with psychiatric services when needed. She spent time on a drug court treatment team and has long-term experience helping people who struggle with addiction, viewing substance use as a symptom of deeper issues. She aims to help people identify the problems that underlie addictive behavior.

Her approach blends practical skills and reflective conversation. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness and acceptance strategies help people cope with difficult feelings without getting stuck.

Janice also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person’s goals. She emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s values and beliefs, including clients who find strength in spiritual practices.

Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, walking and riding her bike, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She invites people to reach out when life becomes rocky and they need extra support.

How Janice Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Janice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people handle hard feelings and change patterns that get in the way of living. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then taking action that matches personal values. This approach can help with grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, offering practical tools to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problematic habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janice will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and values. She adjusts techniques over time based on how a person responds and what is most helpful.

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule regular sessions, save travel time, and fit check-ins into a busy day. Some formats may be simpler for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, while others allow fuller conversation and practice of skills. The aim is to make therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on clear steps toward your goals.