Dr. Susan Harris , LPC

Dr. Susan Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Master Addiction Counselor who brings 25 years of experience to the treatment of addiction and related mental health concerns. She combines deep knowledge of substance and process addictions with long-term work in mental health to address the full range of a person’s needs - physical, emotional, and spiritual. Her approach is rooted in meeting people where they are and tailoring care to each individual’s circumstances and goals.

Using an eclectic, person-centered stance, she supports clients in learning practical skills and demonstrating behaviors that improve daily functioning and quality of life. She integrates strategies from evidence-based therapies to help with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, relationship struggles, and a spectrum of addictive behaviors. Dr. Harris emphasizes collaboration and skill-building so people gain tools they can use beyond the therapy room.

Her work also attends to family-of-origin issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and challenges such as bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, and behavioral process addictions. Throughout, she focuses on empowering clients to navigate life transitions and strengthen self-worth while addressing the interconnected aspects of recovery and mental wellness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Harris draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in online settings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their experiences and discover their own solutions. It is helpful for building self-worth, navigating life changes, and addressing relationship or abandonment concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learning practical strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many addictive behaviors. She may also incorporate elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Harris works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, skill-focused work while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.