Sharla "Charlie" Harrison , LPC

Sharla "Charlie" Harrison is a licensed counselor in Missouri with 22 years of experience helping people work through emotional challenges and life transitions. As an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), she brings long-standing clinical experience to issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses related concerns including self-esteem, anger, attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, and codependency.

Harrison’s work is grounded in personalized, client-focused care that supports healing from past experiences while building practical skills for the present. She emphasizes improving communication, strengthening relationships, and fostering personal growth across life stages - from young adulthood through midlife. Her training in approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing informs a flexible style tailored to each person’s needs.

Known for a collaborative and compassionate approach, Sharla "Charlie" Harrison guides clients toward sustainable change by honoring individual stories, identifying workable strategies, and helping people reconnect with their inner resources.

Approaches and Accessibility in Online Therapy

Sharla "Charlie" Harrison often integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore feelings and values - it is useful for building self-esteem, improving communication, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is best decided collaboratively. Harrison works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most helpful, adjusting the plan as needed so the work matches individual needs.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations. Harrison uses these modalities to provide consistent care and to accommodate varying communication styles and practical needs.