- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Solution-focused steps
About Demetria
Demetria Powell-Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and anger. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, career challenges, ADHD, and life transitions.
Her way of working is direct and interactive. She focuses on the person in front of her and uses practical methods to help them move forward. Sessions tend to be conversational, with space to talk about current problems and long-standing patterns that keep showing up.
Demetria blends several approaches to match each person’s situation. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify immediate steps. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change, and mindfulness techniques are used for stress and emotional awareness.
She pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions, including attachment and abandonment issues. In sessions she helps people connect past events to current choices, and then practises small, manageable changes together. That practical emphasis is useful for issues like anger, communication problems, and codependency.
People who prefer a straightforward, goal-minded conversation about real-life problems tend to fit her style. She works in English and sees clients based in North Carolina. To begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Demetria commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what someone is saying so they feel understood and can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple breathing and attention skills for stress and anger. These methods are practical and are used together based on what the person needs in session.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust as needed. That way the plan reflects the client’s needs, preferences and what is actually helping.
The site lists how to begin and schedule a first session, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, such as shorter check-ins, arranging conversations around a work break, or choosing a format that uses less bandwidth. Ask about session formats when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and needs.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, anger, trauma and abuse, ADHD, career concerns and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She listens, reflects, and helps set small, achievable steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience as an LCSW and has worked with people toward their goals for over 20 years.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.