Profile / United States
Janice Harbin, LPC
Michigan
LPC in Michigan - Addiction and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Addiction support
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and ACT methods
About Janice
Janice Harbin is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Michigan with 30 years of experience in mental health. She began her career working with children and adolescents and has spent the past decade focusing mainly on adults. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and related concerns listed in her profile.
She has worked in outpatient mental health settings that coordinated with psychiatric services when needed. For several years she supported people involved in drug court treatment teams and has extensive experience with substance-related problems. She approaches addiction as a symptom and looks for the underlying issues that contribute to it.
Janice uses practical, structured methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work. Sessions often involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding to daily problems. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also inform her approach when they fit a client’s goals.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Michigan and work with a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief, and career-related stress. She also lists additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, aging issues, autism spectrum concerns, and family-of-origin problems.
Outside of clinical work she values time outdoors, biking, walking, and family activities with children and grandchildren. She mentions a Christian faith and that prayer has personal importance to her, and she may include personal values in conversations when relevant to a client.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Janice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include concrete practice and short exercises that can be done between meetings to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings are present. ACT can help with grief, chronic anxiety, and life changes by combining values work with practical steps. Client-Centered Therapy appears in her work as a respectful, listening-first approach that prioritizes each person’s perspective and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with a client to decide which methods fit best based on the client’s needs and preferences. That may mean combining CBT with ACT techniques and some client-centered listening, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire and set up the first appointment.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, and many related areas listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions focus on practical exercises and behavior changes tied to the client’s goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Janice has worked in the mental health field for 30 years, starting with children and adolescents and working primarily with adults in the past decade. She also worked on drug court treatment teams.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and her practice is located in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on your selected plan and region.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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