Patrice Harris , LPC

Patrice Harris turned a deeply personal crisis into the foundation of a long career supporting others through loss and transition. When her marriage ended and she found herself raising a two-year-old daughter alone, she struggled to imagine a way forward. Over time she rebuilt her life, developed stronger emotional resilience, and forged a new purpose - to help others move from pain, anxiety, and confusion toward greater peace and wellbeing.

With family support she returned to school and earned the qualifications to practice as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). For more than 20 years she has worked with women navigating divorce, adults facing life-stage changes, and people of all ages who want to identify and build on their strengths while addressing their challenges. Her work covers stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and related areas.

Her approach begins with building mutual trust and honoring the client’s capacity for self-empowerment, even when that capacity feels hidden at first. She partners with clients as a two-person team to reframe limiting beliefs, identify resources, and spot distorted thoughts that keep progress at bay. Sessions often include experiential exercises, reading and research references, and practical tools to connect thought patterns with daily choices. Over time the burdens that once felt overwhelming often become sources of learning and growth. She invites those ready to begin to consider whether her experience and collaborative style might be a fit for their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Patrice Harris draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness techniques to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist creates a supportive atmosphere and follows the client’s priorities so individuals can explore values, choices, and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple attention practices to help reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patrice Harris works collaboratively with clients to select or combine methods based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to fit sessions into busy lives or connect from different locations. These options can make consistent support more accessible and help clients practice skills between sessions with guidance from licensed professionals and therapists.