- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Monriel
Monriel Harbison is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with four years as a licensed therapist and additional experience in the field. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and sleep problems. She also helps people managing addictions, career strain, ADHD, and low self-esteem.
She uses practical, skills-based work to address overwhelming emotions like irritability and racing thoughts. Sessions focus on concrete strategies to reduce reactivity, improve sleep routines, and manage day-to-day stressors. Conversations are collaborative and aim to leave people with tools they can use between meetings.
Monriel draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those approaches are used to challenge unhelpful thinking, build emotion-regulation skills, and strengthen motivation for change. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to slow racing thoughts and reduce reactivity.
She pays attention to communication problems and relationship strain that come with anger and chronic stress. Work may include practicing new ways to speak up, set boundaries, and reduce resentments without escalating conflict. Goal-setting and short-term, solution-focused steps are a common part of sessions.
Monriel also supports women’s issues and compassion fatigue by helping people reestablish routines and self-respect. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical so clients leave with clear next steps and measurable progress.
How her approaches translate to online work
Monriel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and mood. DBT emphasizes concrete emotion-regulation skills, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help slow racing thoughts and notice triggers before they escalate. Mindfulness practices are short, practical exercises that can be used between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first few sessions. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape session plans and homework so you practice useful skills outside appointments.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills in real-life settings and returning to them in the next session for feedback.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger as it appears alongside stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and relationship frustration.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses collaborative, skills-based work focused on emotion regulation and practical strategies from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years as a licensed therapist and additional prior experience in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.