Dr. Susan Harris , LPC

Dr. Susan Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who draws on 25 years of experience supporting people through addiction, mood challenges, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. She combines deep experience in addiction work with a broad mental health background to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery and wellbeing.

She practices from a person-centered foundation, meeting each individual where they are and adapting therapeutic tools to match their needs. Her approach is eclectic and skills-focused, helping clients develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, and compulsive behaviors. She also works with issues such as codependency, family-of-origin dynamics, caregiver stress, and process addictions including gambling and problematic sexual behaviors.

Dr. Harris emphasizes collaborative care that builds confidence, coping skills, and self-compassion. As an LPC she brings clinical training in evidence-informed methods and a commitment to helping people improve their quality of life through achievable, tailored goals and sustained support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Susan Harris integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in developing practical tools and deeper self-understanding. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore values and strengths at their own pace; it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and repairing relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address addictive patterns.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when clients need concrete strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for mood instability and intense emotional reactions. Finding the right approach is part of the work - Dr. Harris collaborates with each person to tailor methods based on their goals, preferences, and life context.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited mobility. Working with licensed professionals through these formats can make regular, skill-focused therapy more accessible while preserving a consistent therapeutic relationship.