Ajibola Harris , LCPC, LPC

Ajibola Harris, who welcomes clients to call her "ABBY", is a licensed counselor practicing in Texas with 14 years of professional experience. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials, which indicate professional licensure to provide counseling services in multiple jurisdictions. Abby earned a Master of Human Relations (MHR) from the University of Oklahoma in 2007 and brings a strengths-based, compassionate perspective to clinical work.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family concerns, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She blends evidence-based methods to create individualized treatment plans that meet each person where they are.

Abby integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed care to help clients identify patterns, develop practical skills, and move toward meaningful change. She emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in respect, dignity, and empathy, and she approaches cultural and cross-cultural factors with sensitivity. Her work centers on helping people become unstuck from recurring emotional patterns and regain a sense of direction and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Ajibola Harris draws on client-centered therapy to create a collaborative environment in which clients lead the conversation and the therapist offers empathy, respect, and unconditional positive regard - an approach that helps with self-exploration, relationship concerns, and building self-esteem. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving. When trauma is a central concern, trauma-focused techniques are applied to address the impact of past events and support adaptive coping and healing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Ajibola works together with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. This collaborative decision-making helps tailor interventions and pacing to what will be most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy with Ajibola offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, or other commitments.