Janice Harbin, LPC
Experienced LPC specializing in addiction and trauma
- Addiction and trauma care
- Family and relationships
- Adults and adolescents
About Janice Harbin
Janice Harbin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field. She began her work supporting children and adolescents and has spent the past decade focusing primarily on adult clients. Throughout her career she has practiced in outpatient mental health settings where collaboration with psychiatric services has been used when appropriate.
For the last ten years Janice has worked extensively with people experiencing substance use and other addictions, and she spent three years as part of a drug court treatment team. She has held a Certified Advanced Addiction Drug Counselor certification for eight years, reflecting advanced training in assessing and treating substance use disorders. Janice tends to view addiction as a symptom and seeks to identify the underlying problems that contribute to it.
Her Christian background and strong faith inform her approach, and she is comfortable incorporating spiritual practices such as prayer when clients find that helpful. She welcomes the opportunity to share her experience and to support individuals on their life journeys. Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, including biking and walking, and values time with her family, children and grandchildren.
For the last ten years Janice has worked extensively with people experiencing substance use and other addictions, and she spent three years as part of a drug court treatment team. She has held a Certified Advanced Addiction Drug Counselor certification for eight years, reflecting advanced training in assessing and treating substance use disorders. Janice tends to view addiction as a symptom and seeks to identify the underlying problems that contribute to it.
Her Christian background and strong faith inform her approach, and she is comfortable incorporating spiritual practices such as prayer when clients find that helpful. She welcomes the opportunity to share her experience and to support individuals on their life journeys. Outside of work she enjoys the outdoors, including biking and walking, and values time with her family, children and grandchildren.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Janice Harbin have?
Janice Harbin has 30 years of experience.
Is Janice Harbin a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC. License details: MI LPC 6401001984.
In which languages does Janice Harbin provide therapy?
English
Where is Janice Harbin located?
Michigan
How can I work with Janice Harbin as my therapist?
You can work with Janice Harbin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Janice Harbin work with international clients?
Janice Harbin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Janice Harbin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Janice Harbin integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - a practical way to cope with stress, anxiety, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful action rather than struggling with difficult thoughts. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. In addition, her client-centered approach emphasizes empathy, active listening and unconditional positive regard to support self-exploration and strengthen resilience in areas like grief, relationship concerns, and self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Janice works with each person to evaluate their needs, goals and preferences and adjusts techniques so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy with Janice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to attend regular sessions, stay consistent with care and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.