Shonda Harris , LPC

Shonda Harris is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, with 18 years of experience providing practical, skills-oriented care. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she combines evidence-based techniques with a down-to-earth style to help people make sense of symptoms and develop workable coping strategies.

Over nearly two decades she has worked with individuals facing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and a range of life transitions. She also supports clients navigating relationship challenges, goal attainment, and behavioral change, offering guidance on how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and influence daily functioning.

Shonda emphasizes building clear coping skills and helping clients understand their diagnoses so they can make informed choices about next steps. She enjoys working with diverse populations and practices with a non-judgmental stance, creating a space where people can express themselves and explore the changes they want to make. Her approach focuses on collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person’s needs and circumstances.

Practical Approaches for Online Growth

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured approach that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced perspectives. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and difficulties with focus and impulsivity, offering concrete tools for day-to-day coping and problem solving.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward a client’s goals. Rather than spending long periods on past causes, it concentrates on current resources and future possibilities to create measurable progress in areas like relationships, motivation, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shonda works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure a practical and personalized plan.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to access care from different locations. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life while still receiving guidance from licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.