Patrice Harris , LPC

Patrice Harris turned a painful personal crisis into a professional purpose after her husband left and she was left to raise their two-year-old daughter while reimagining the dreams they had started together in college. That upheaval pushed her to build new emotional strengths and to commit to a different vision - helping others move from a place of pain and confusion toward greater peace and happiness. With strong family support she returned to school and earned the qualification that enabled her to begin practicing as a therapist.

For more than 20 years Patrice has supported women navigating divorce, adults facing life-stage transitions, and people of all ages who want to identify and believe in their own strengths while addressing weaknesses. Her work covers a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career challenges, and coping with major life changes.

As a clinician she builds the work on mutual trust and on the client’s capacity for self-empowerment, even when that confidence is not yet present. Patrice forms a collaborative two-person team with each client to reframe limiting beliefs, locate practical resources, and uncover distorted thoughts that hold the client back. Sessions often include in-session exercises, reference to relevant research and books, and focused exploration of belief patterns until progress is made. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which qualifies her to provide therapeutic services.

Patrice approaches challenges with the conviction that most problems can be addressed when two people work together with a sound knowledge base and practical tools, and she guides clients step by step toward measurable change.

Online Therapy Grounded in Practical Therapeutic Approaches

Patrice draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness approaches to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-directed growth - it is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and processing life transitions. CBT is a structured method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with difficult emotions. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, useful for stress, anger, and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patrice works with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques and pacing so the plan fits practical life circumstances and personal values. That partnership helps clients build sustainable skills and clearer thinking over time.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to attend therapy amid a busy schedule or when in-person visits are not feasible. These remote options offer flexibility in timing and format, letting clients engage in real-time conversations, short check-ins, or longer appointments depending on what supports progress most effectively. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver focused, evidence-informed care while working with clients across a range of concerns.