Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Laura Harris, LCMHC
Education
Tuskegee University and Missouri State University
Expertise
Anger, anxiety, depression, stress management, coping strategies development, problem-solving skills
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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Articles written or reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Why can’t I achieve my goals? The psychology behind self-sabotaging behaviors
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Welsh, LPC
Why am I so hard on myself? Discovering the root of negative self-talk and finding ways to change it
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
How and when to “break up” with your therapist
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Waking up with anxiety: Why it happens, and how to enjoy a less stressful morning
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
The importance of self-love and how to put it into practice
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Arguing with someone who has bipolar disorder: Why it’s not a good idea—plus tips for more constructive conversations
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Why does depression make you tired? Learn more about how depression and other conditions can affect your energy levels
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Contamination OCD: What are the signs, symptoms, and treatment options?
Medically reviewed by Tamiqua Jackson, PMHNP
What is suicidality? How to identify symptoms and where to seek help
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Attachment disorder in adults: Does it exist? How attachment disorders can affect adults
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Delusional disorder: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and more
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
