Therapist profile
Janice Ruchlis, LMFT
California
LMFT - Relationships and Codependency
Continue with JaniceWhere Janice stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 30101
- NPI
- 1659413508
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Janice
Janice Ruchlis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She also addresses codependency, self-esteem struggles, parenting strain, ADHD, and issues connected to chronic illness or caregiving.
Her approach blends attachment-focused thinking with practical behavioral tools. Sessions often include cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and dialectical skills to manage strong emotions. She also draws on emotionally focused ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness.
Janice frames therapy as an exploration of earlier patterns and current habits. She pays attention to how past losses, abandonment, or attachment wounds show up now. In-session work can include talking through difficult memories, practicing new ways to set boundaries, and rehearsing different responses to stressful situations.
Her background spans developmental, psychodynamic, and spiritual influences, which she mixes with evidence-informed methods. That combination aims to help people notice patterns and try small, concrete changes. The writing shows she has worked with a wide range of ages and nationalities and values recognizing differences.
People considering therapy with Janice begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Janice uses attachment-based ideas to look at patterns that formed early and how those patterns affect current relationships. That work often involves naming interaction cycles and practicing different ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and test unhelpful thoughts and build concrete behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and more effective communication.Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, what feels most useful, and try approaches that match the person’s needs and preferences. Adjustments happen along the way based on what proves helpful in sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions help fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep continuity across locations. Online work can let clients practice skills between sessions and bring real-life relationship moments into discussion without promising any particular format.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundaries?
Yes. She works with codependency, people-pleasing, and boundary-setting in relationships using practical skills and relational exploration.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style mixes attachment-focused thinking with behavioral tools, emotionally focused methods, and mindfulness. Sessions balance talking about history with practicing new responses.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addiction, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.