Dr. Michelle Harris, LPC

Dr. Michelle Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She begins by listening carefully to each person's story and aims to create a respectful space where people can consider new perspectives. Her approach centers on helping clients identify next steps they feel ready to try.

Dr. Harris draws on work across social services, child protective services, public education, and community mental health. That background informs how she supports people facing grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, career questions, and stress. She also addresses concerns around depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger.

People seeking help with life transitions, including midlife questions, often find practical tools and clearer direction in sessions. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way.

Narrative Therapy is another part of her work, helping people reread their life stories and see different possibilities. Motivational Interviewing supports people when they are deciding what they want to change. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events continue to affect day-to-day life.

Her training includes a Bachelor of Science 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. Dr. Harris uses straightforward language and steady support while helping people plan realistic next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead. In practice this means the therapist asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps each person set goals that feel meaningful to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Harris will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge.

Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make attending sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet with a therapist from their home or workplace when having an in-person visit would be difficult. Licensed professionals use these formats to keep continuity of care and to help clients make steady progress toward their goals.