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Online therapist

Dr. Michelle Harris

Compassionate guidance for real life changes

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michelle

Dr. Michelle Harris greets people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps. She speaks in a calm, approachable way and aims to create a space where concerns about stress, anxiety, parenting, and life changes can be named and worked through.

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in North Carolina and brings 18 years of experience to her work. Her style is warm and laid back.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be conversational and practical. She avoids labels and focuses on what feels useful to each person. Her work blends life coaching with clinical care to help clients move toward clearer goals.

Dr. Harris pays attention to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and tries to keep conversations grounded and relevant. She listens for patterns that contribute to stress, burnout, or grief and helps clients experiment with new ways of coping.

The emphasis is on simple steps that fit into everyday life. She has supported people through relationship challenges, compassion fatigue, and trauma and abuse, as well as career and intimacy-related concerns. Her approach includes problem solving, emotional support, and goal-setting to promote steady progress.

Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, which lets clients find a format that fits their routine. If someone wants a guided, compassionate collaborator to work alongside them, she encourages an initial step to explore fit and goals.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Dr. Harris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside coaching to help people make practical changes. Person-centered methods focus on listening and building goals together, helping people clarify values and next steps for stress, anxiety, or life transitions. Holistic practices bring attention to mind and body routines, which can support recovery from compassion fatigue or help manage grief and anger.

Figuring out the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying conversational coaching for a few sessions, then adding more structured strategies if needed. The plan evolves based on what helps most.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to keep consistent appointments, follow through on goals, and check in between sessions when useful. The combination of flexible access and collaborative planning can make it simpler to work toward steady, achievable change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dr. Harris help with?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career questions, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm, laid back, and engaging. She combines life coaching with person-centered, holistic care and focuses on practical steps rather than labels.
What is her clinical background?
She has 18 years of experience working in social work and coaching settings with a broad range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with licence number NC LCSW C005304.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How do I begin working with her and what does it cost?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to therapist availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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