LMFT
Janice Ruchlis, LMFT
- Experience30 years
- LocationCalifornia
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Janice
Janice Ruchlis is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with three decades of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, and a wide range of life changes.
Background and approach
She approaches each person with attention to developmental history, attachment patterns, and the impact of disability or chronic illness, helping clients build more resilient self-esteem and healthier ways of relating. Her practice blends psychodynamic insight with behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and relational therapies to address emotional wounds and practical challenges.
Janice draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to create tailored plans that reflect each client’s values and goals. She has worked across ages and national backgrounds and highlights cultural and individual differences as important resources in therapy.
Janice offers an open, collaborative style that balances reflection and active skills work. She invites clients to explore patterns rooted in past relationships while learning concrete strategies for coping with stress, improving communication, and navigating transitions toward greater emotional balance.
Approach and Online Care That Meet You Where You Are
Janice commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns, helping clients understand connection, trust, and emotional responses in present-day relationships. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors through practical exercises, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another tool she employs when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed, offering concrete strategies for intense feelings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Janice works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each person’s situation. Treatment plans often combine insight-oriented work with skills training to balance understanding and change.
Online therapy with Janice is offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide consistent therapeutic work while tailoring session structure to what best supports each client.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English
About
Janice Ruchlis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 30 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.