Janice Harbin is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience in mental health.
01About Janice
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 primarily working with adults. Janice brings a direct, practical approach and a steady presence to sessions.
Janice has worked in outpatient mental health settings where psychiatric referrals were part of care when needed. Over the last decade she has supported people facing addiction and was part of a drug court treatment team for three years.
Background and approach
She sees addictive behavior as a symptom and looks for the underlying problems that drive it. She uses approaches that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and practical skills. Her work combines acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening.
Motivational interviewing and mindfulness are also part of her toolbox when they suit a persons goals. Janice draws on a faith background and values the role that belief and prayer can play for some people. Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, riding her bike, and walking.
Family time with her children and grandchildren is important to her. People come to Janice with many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family challenges, and addiction. She aims to help each person identify practical next steps and work toward meaningful change.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401001984 · expires July 2028
- NPI
- 1275658205 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Janice lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Janice names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Janice names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach-driven care you can access remotely
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help people who are managing ongoing stress, life changes, or struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a nonjudgmental process, giving people space to set the pace and direction of their work.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and visible cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer quick check-ins and verbal coaching between longer sessions, which helps therapy fit around busy days and different routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Janice help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, and many related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match practical goals.
How much experience does she bring?
Janice has 30 years in the mental health field, including work with children and adolescents early in her career and primarily adults over the last ten years.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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