Dr. Michelle Harris, LPC

Dr. Michelle Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 20 years of experience. She believes people can learn, heal, and grow when they have steady support. Michelle listens for what matters in a person's story and helps them see new ways forward.

Her approach is warm and person-centered. She offers respectful, nonjudgmental listening and helps people reflect on their choices. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and practical next steps to try between visits.

Michelle has a background in education and community mental health. She studied psychology at the University of Texas at Arlington, earned a Master of Science in School Counseling from Amberton University, and completed an advanced certificate in professional counseling at Dallas Baptist University. Her work in social services, child protective services, and public schools shaped how she supports people through stress and life transitions.

She works with common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, career questions, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and anger. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, and life changes that come with midlife and major health events.

In sessions Michelle may draw on approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, narrative techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused work. Her style is collaborative - she listens first, then helps craft steps that fit each person's life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with respect and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs an empathic space to sort feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and practical problem solving by identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and recommend ways of working together. That collaboration helps decide which techniques to use and how to pace progress.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find that remote sessions can fit into a busy day, reduce commute time, and make it easier to follow up between meetings. Others prefer in-person visits for longer intake conversations. Discussing logistics during the match and scheduling steps will clarify what will work best for individual needs and routines.