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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Upward bound: Tips for setting and enforcing boundaries for women
Learning how to relax: Simple relaxation techniques and other stress reduction tips
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
National Wellness Month: A guide to prioritizing your well-being
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
The how and why of self-care with a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
What is emotional intimacy? Overcoming emotional barriers and fostering closeness
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Refocus: Mental wellness tips for the Black woman
How to manage stress: Tips for relieving stress and how to spot it
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
“Am I depressed or lazy?” Breaking down the differences and addressing the stigma
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Am I having a quarter-life crisis? How to determine and what to do next
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Can you be depressed and not know it? A look into the subtlety of depression
Medically reviewed by Zubair Haq & Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
What is loneliness? Common causes of loneliness and how to heal from it
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
