Dr. Michelle Harris , LPC

Dr. Michelle Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas (LPC #72695) who approaches therapy with respect for each person's story and capacity for growth. She emphasizes a person-centered stance, offering genuine positive regard while listening and helping individuals reframe their experiences to find new perspective and direction. Therapy with her focuses on collaboration - she joins clients in exploring their histories, strengths, and next steps as they work toward greater insight and well-being.

Her background blends education and clinical work. She earned an undergraduate degree 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. Her professional experience spans social services, child protective services, public education, and community mental health, giving her a broad appreciation for diverse life circumstances and challenges.

As both an educator and a mental health provider, she draws on practical experience and evidence-informed approaches to support people facing family concerns, grief, parenting struggles, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She welcomes the opportunity to hear each person's journey and to travel alongside them as they consider the next chapter.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Michelle Harris draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client is seen as the expert of their own life; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and helping people identify their own goals and values. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals notice and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior; CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Additionally, she applies Motivational Interviewing when ambivalence about change is present - this collaborative style helps people explore their motivations and strengthen commitment to meaningful steps forward.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Dr. Harris collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from home, during transitions, or when in-person visits are not feasible, while still focusing on effective, goal-oriented care.