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Melissa Harris, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief ADHD
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About me

Hi my name is Melissa and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that to have a successful outcome in therapy, the client and therapist must first build a strong rapport. I pride myself in offering sincere compassionate counseling services that are client centered. I am trained and will use one of several therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue at hand. These modalities may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. An Integrated approach may be utilized as well.
I am often told that I am caring, sensitive, energetic and a good listener. I have wanted to be a therapist for as long as I can remember and I am so happy to have the privilege of getting to know you and be part of your life journey.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
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Messaging

License information

TN LPC 6019

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melissa Harris. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Melissa has been nothing short of amazing. She has been so supportive and accommodating throughout this process. This was my first therapy experience, and she led me through the process smoothly. I felt comfortable with her, and she created an environment where I could talk about anything I needed. I will definitely be seeing her again!

Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Melissa is my favorite therapist I’ve ever had, and after almost 2 years of working with her I’m feeling better than ever. So grateful for the support she has offered and the guidance that has made such a difference.

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Melissa is the greatest therapist I've ever had. Not only does she help me stick to my goals with the mode of therapy we've chosen, but she also checks in with me regularly about normal life happenings and goals.

Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Melissa is an all around talented therapist, and has helped me in so many ways! I don’t believe I would have made as much progress as I have without her.

Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

I have been working with Melissa on a weekly basis for about 5 months, and I really value my time with her. Melissa is experienced, insightful and compassionate. She is an excellent listener and reminds me of things I have said in the past, when she wants to underscore a point. She suggests outside resources to me (books, exercises, etc.) and is definitely helping me on my journey towards better mental health.

Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Mel has been a godsend and honestly wish I had connected with her sooner! She has been my anchor and safe space in a very turbulent time. Appreciate and value our sessions every single week.

Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Melissa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management