Debbie Harris , LPC

Debbie Harris is a licensed professional counselor and co-owner of New Creation Counseling Center who continues to provide direct patient therapy. She first felt a vocational calling while working at a Christian sports camp during her sophomore year of college, which set her on the path to a counseling career. She completed undergraduate studies in Psychology and Counseling at Southwest Baptist University and earned a master’s degree in Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from John Brown University.

In 2001 she co-founded New Creation Counseling Center, an agency that provided services to abused children and their families across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. That work included close collaboration with children’s advocacy organizations to support victims of abuse and help families pursue healing. Over a 25-year career she has developed extensive experience treating trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and a wide range of other concerns.

In 2012 Debbie received certification in Equine Therapy through OK Corral, adding an experiential option to her clinical toolbox. Beginning in 2021 she began partnering with a local school system to conduct special needs testing and deliver therapy to students within the school environment. She also provides specialized care for young women who have survived sex trafficking.

Debbie holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she brings a ministry-minded commitment to serving individuals and families. Her practice emphasizes practical support and compassionate care aimed at helping people move forward through difficult life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Debbie Harris integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and structured strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying goals and building on clients' existing strengths to make measurable change over a shorter period; it can be especially effective for relationship concerns, coping with life transitions, and problem-solving.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Debbie works with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to match the presenting concerns and the client’s pace.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregivers, and people in different communities. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and schedule sessions that align with daily life while still working toward meaningful therapeutic goals.