Dr. Michelle HarrisLPC

Dr. Michelle Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She greets new clients with a calm, person-centered approach and listens for the story behind their stress. She emphasizes that each person is the expert on their own life and offers steady support while people decide their next steps.

Her background blends education and mental health. She holds a Bachelor of Science 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. Work in social services, child protective services, public schools, and community mental health shaped her view of common struggles.

In sessions she centers the conversation on what matters most to the client. She uses client-centered methods to build trust and narrative ideas to help people reframe painful memories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when clients want concrete steps to manage anxiety, mood, or stress.

Dr. Harris helps people dealing with parenting concerns, pregnancy and childbirth related stress, postpartum depression, grief, relationship strain, career questions, and life transitions. She also supports people facing prejudice, health-related challenges, and attachment issues.

Her manner is warm and practical. She listens, reflects, and invites clients to try new ways of thinking and acting. People who want respectful listening plus clear, usable strategies may find her style helpful.

Approaches and what online work can look like

Dr. Harris commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own answers; it is useful for building trust and working through painful personal stories. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers step-by-step techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. Clients set the pace and Dr. Harris supports changes while honoring each person’s experiences.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Generally, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make starting therapy less disruptive for people balancing parenting, work, or medical appointments. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to find a plan that fits your routine.