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Dr. Michelle Harris, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - anxiety and life transitions
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and narrative work
- Parenting and grief
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 20 years of clinical and educational experience. She works with people who are facing grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She also addresses concerns around self-esteem, career questions, anger, and family conflict.
Dr. Harris listens to each person's story and treats the person as the expert on their life. She uses client-centered methods to clarify what matters most and to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach when clients want practical strategies for changing thoughts and behaviors.
Her background includes work in social services, child protective services, public education, and community mental health. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Master of Science in School Counseling from Amberton University, and an Advanced Certificate in Professional Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. That mix of roles shaped a pragmatic style that focuses on problem solving and clearer choices.
In sessions she uses narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult experiences and motivational interviewing to support change when goals feel hard to start. Trauma-focused methods are available for people processing past harm. She also brings experience working with aging and geriatric issues, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and multicultural and discrimination-related stress.
People who prefer direct, structured work that combines listening with concrete actions often find her style helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How Dr. Harris uses focused approaches in online sessions
Dr. Harris uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT gives concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and mood patterns. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her work too; it emphasizes listening and drawing out the person's own goals and values so solutions match what that person wants.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel stuck or unsure about next steps. That approach focuses on what matters most to the client and helps build small, workable steps toward their goals. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative - she and the client decide together what methods fit the situation and goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Practically, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they match the client's schedule and aims.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with grief, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens to each person's story and uses clear techniques to notice thoughts and try new responses.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience in social services, child protective services, public education, and community mental health, alongside work as a professional educator.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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