Janice Ruchlis , LMFT

Janice Ruchlis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people explore trauma, disability, and low self-esteem while discovering paths toward healing and a more hopeful future. Her practice weaves together psychodynamic, behavioral, spiritual, and developmental perspectives so treatment can be tailored to each person's history and current concerns.

She has worked with people of all ages and nationalities and intentionally brings differences into the therapeutic conversation, honoring varied backgrounds and experiences. Janice emphasizes identifying patterns that contribute to distress and building practical skills for coping, connection, and growth. She approaches therapy with compassion and curiosity and welcomes new clients seeking thoughtful, individualized care.

As an experienced clinician, Janice combines reflective exploration with actionable strategies so clients can move forward with greater clarity and resilience. She looks forward to working with new clients who want collaborative support on their healing journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Janice uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust; this approach can be helpful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment, or relational wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete techniques for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing destructive coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janice works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context and tailors treatment so the methods fit the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Janice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, across time zones, or when in-person sessions are not feasible, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver relational and skills-based work effectively.