Patrice Harris , LPC

When Patrice Harris's marriage unexpectedly ended and she found herself raising a two-year-old daughter alone, she could not imagine moving forward. Over time she rebuilt her life, developed new emotional strengths, and formed a determination to help others believe they can move from pain to peace. With family support she returned to school and earned the degree that allowed her to begin a helping career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

For more than 20 years Patrice has worked with women navigating divorce, adults facing life stage transitions, and people of all ages seeking to recognize strengths and address areas for growth. Her work focuses on practical change - building trust with each client, reinforcing the client’s capacity for self-empowerment, and forming a collaborative team to reframe negative beliefs. She helps clients identify distorted thoughts that limit progress, pinpoint available resources, and practice new mental habits through in-session exercises and references to relevant research and readings.

Patrice guides clients through grief, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and addiction issues, and other life challenges common across the lifespan. Based in Alabama and practicing in English, she draws on clinical skills and lived experience to help clients move from where they are now toward a more hopeful future.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and strengths, creating a respectful space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth - it is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and awareness to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support stress management, grief, and trauma recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Patrice works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines clinical training with clients’ lived experience to tailor strategies and adjust course as progress unfolds.

Online therapy in her practice can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for people who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from different locations.