Dr. Michelle Harris, LPC

Dr. Michelle Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 20 years of experience. She approaches counseling with a belief that people can learn, heal, and grow when they have a supportive listener. Michelle centers sessions on the person's story and treats each client as the expert on their own life.

Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens with positive regard and helps people look at their experiences in new ways. Sessions focus on practical next steps and clearer insight rather than labels or judgment.

Michelle's background blends education and mental health work. She earned a bachelor's 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 career has included social services, child protective services, public education, and community mental health.

That variety of settings shaped a flexible approach to concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, cancer, postpartum depression, and multicultural or discrimination-related stress.

In sessions Michelle uses practical tools and reflective conversation to help people move toward clear next steps. She partners with each person to identify goals, try small changes, and rebuild confidence. Her orientation suits people who want a compassionate listener and down-to-earth guidance through difficult life changes.

How these approaches are used in online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with respect and following the person's lead. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings and decide what matters next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches simple skills to manage anxiety, stress, and low mood. It emphasizes short-term, practical strategies you can try between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build motivation at their own pace. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then shape sessions around those needs in a collaborative way.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or phone options when needed. Talk with the therapist about what session length or style best fits daily life and scheduling constraints.