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Patrice Harris, LPC
Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Patrice
Patrice Harris is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Alabama with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and challenges like addiction, anger, low self-esteem, and parenting strain.
Her work grew from personal experience after a major life change early in her parenting years. That experience led her back to school and into a counseling career focused on practical change. She describes therapy as a two-person process where trust is built and clients are invited to try specific ways of thinking and acting.
Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. Patrice uses in-session exercises and discussions of research and books to reframe negative beliefs. She looks for patterns in how a person thinks about themselves and their relationships and pinpoints small, doable steps toward change.
Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods and mindfulness practices. Patrice aims to help people notice distorted thoughts, recognize personal resources, and develop steadier emotional responses over time.
People who come to her often want concrete tools for coping and clearer ways to handle life transitions. She often works on issues such as abandonment, family of origin problems, commitment and intimacy concerns, guilt and shame, panic symptoms, and multicultural or discrimination-related stress. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life application.
How Patrice uses practical approaches in online sessions
Patrice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. CBT sessions focus on specific thoughts, behaviors, and small experiments clients can try between meetings to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or alter avoidance patterns.She also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and respecting the client's own goals. That approach helps shape clear priorities and keeps sessions focused on what the client wants to change. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention to present-moment experience and to reduce reactivity when stress or strong emotions arise.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Patrice will collaborate with the client to select methods that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. Sessions include checking progress and adjusting techniques as needed, so the plan can shift if something isn’t working.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since formats were not specified in the original information. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid video when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help sessions fit into everyday life while keeping the focus on clear, doable steps.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, anger, self-esteem, parenting strain, and life transition issues.
How does she typically approach therapy?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Patrice uses exercises, readings, and thought-reframing to help clients change habits and coping responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing counseling services to adults facing major life changes and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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