Meet the Team

Janie English, LPC

About Me

Hi, I’m Janie and I am so happy to be a part of the Sunrise Counseling team!  I am a native of Dallas and I completed my BA and Master’s degrees in Sociology at the University of Texas at Dallas, and my Master’s degree in Counseling at Texas Tech University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, with training in Complex Trauma therapy; as well as a certified Special Education teacher and Dyslexia instructor.  I am a general practice therapist with experience providing a broad spectrum of counseling and treatment services to adults, couples, families, children, teens, and the elderly seeking help for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, PTSD, eating disorders, learning disorders and life transition challenges.  When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, pickle ball, golf and spending time with my family and two energetic dogs.

Counseling Style 

I describe my therapy style as person-centered, motivational, collaborative, and solution-focused. I synthesize CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing interventions to help clients identify and challenge negative thinking patterns so that they are able to recognize their individual strengths and regain a sense of control and pleasure in life. I also provide a safe space for clients to explore past trauma and support them in re-framing trauma-related emotional challenges. 

With my young clients, my style of therapy is strengths-based and focused on helping to discover the child’s ultimate potential. I enjoy helping children to develop an emotional vocabulary, develop effective self-regulation and coping skills, and build skills for social and academic success.