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Janice Harbin

Janice Harbin, LPC

Michigan

Licensed Professional Counselor - Addiction and Family Issues

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  • ACT and CBT
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Mindfulness therapy

About Janice

Janice Harbin is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Michigan with 30 years of experience in mental health care. She began her work with children and adolescents and for the last decade has focused primarily on adults. Her practice addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, as well as sleep and eating concerns.

Janice has substantial experience in outpatient mental health settings where coordination with psychiatric services has been part of care when needed. She has worked with people facing addiction and was part of a drug court treatment team for several years. She approaches addiction as a symptom and looks at the problems that contribute to it.

In sessions she uses practical, talk-based approaches drawn from methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These tools support work on coping skills, behavior change, and making values-based choices.

Janice also brings perspective from a Christian background and personal faith, and this can inform how she and a client choose to approach discussions about meaning and resources when the client wishes to include that. Outside of work she enjoys biking, walking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

People who want direct, experience-based guidance for symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting strain, or family-of-origin patterns may find her approach relevant. Prospective clients should confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action that aligns with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making changes that matter to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative decision helps shape session plans and practical homework between meetings. The original profile did not specify precise online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also allow someone to join from a quieter spot or avoid needing to be on camera if that helps them engage. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches to work by discussion, exercises, and short practices that can be done between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating problems, and related areas such as parenting and career strain.

What therapeutic style does she use?

She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support practical coping and behavior change.

How much experience does she have?

She has worked in the mental health field for 30 years, with early work focused on children and adolescents and the past decade primarily with adults.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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