- Client-centered work
- CBT methods
- Narrative approaches
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and anger. She talks with clients about life changes and career concerns in straightforward terms.
Michelle begins by listening to each person's story and offering a client-centered approach. She uses practical conversation to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often look at thoughts, behaviors, and the stories people tell themselves to find clearer next steps.
Her background includes work in social services, child protective services, public education, and community mental health. That range of settings informs how she understands family and life struggles. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative work to translate concerns into manageable actions.
In sessions Michelle may use motivational interviewing to help clarify goals and trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting daily life. The work is collaborative and paced to what the person finds useful. She helps people sort through anger that shows up at home, at work, or in close relationships.
People who meet with Michelle can expect clear conversation, practical tools, and attention to how daily habits affect mood and relationships. She guides clients toward small experiments they can try between sessions and revisits what does and does not help. The focus is on usable change rather than abstract theory.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the client says so they can find their own answers. This approach helps when anger or frustration feels tangled with relationships or parenting responsibilities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to test unhelpful thinking and change reactions. CBT can be useful for managing temper, workplace frustration, and daily stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. That choice is a collaboration and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that regular, brief sessions or scheduled evening appointments help keep new habits in place while juggling family and work responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship issues, anger, trauma and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, with clear conversation and practical tools. She listens to each person's story and helps identify next steps.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in social services, child protective services, public education, and community mental health.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.