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Laura Harris, LCMHC
Laura Harris is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than 9 years of professional counseling experience. She specializes in helping clients with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills.
Laura works with a wide variety of individuals including artists, academic instructors, people of color, immigrants, students, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and those who self-describe as socially awkward.
Learn more about Laura and schedule an appointment with her here.
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We are dedicated to providing you with valuable resources that educate and empower you to live better. We reference authoritative sources that provide additional value, and we also enforce a tiered review process in which at least three individuals — one or more being licensed clinical experts — review and edit each piece of content before it is published. In addition, we frequently update old content to reflect the most up-to-date information. Read more about our editorial policy today.
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Articles written or reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC


Stress symptoms: How to recognize and manage stress early
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
How to create and maintain strong friendships: The importance of strong bonds and tips on staying close
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
Why am I stressed for no reason? What’s behind “irrational” stress and ways to relieve it
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
What is the 333 rule for anxiety? Grounding yourself and other ways of coping with anxiety
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
What is stress? Helpful definitions and stress management tips
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
Facts and history behind PTSD Awareness Month
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Are stress and anxiety the same? What’s the difference?
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
Stress Awareness Month 2023: How you can manage your stress, spread information, and find support
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
“I hate my life”: Why people hate their life and how to improve your outlook
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
Why is life so hard? The challenges of life and how to deal with them
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW