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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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.About our expert review panel & process
Thriveworks’ own licensed mental health professionals ensure that our content is accurate and truly helpful to our readers. These professionals bring extensive experience and expertise in the mental health field, which enables them to verify the integrity of our content and improve its value via their own insights and tips. Read more about our mental health experts today.Articles written or reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Why do I hate everyone, and what can I do to change that?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
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
Why is life so hard? The challenges of life and how to deal with them
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
Attachment disorder in adults: Signs and symptoms, and how to heal
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
“What you should never tell your therapist”: Why honesty is the best policy, and the truth about oversharing in therapy
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
What is the 333 rule for anxiety? Grounding yourself and other ways of coping with anxiety
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
September is National Suicide Prevention Month: Recognizing warning signs and identifying treatment options
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC & Theresa Lupcho, LPC
How to improve your relationships: Behaviors to avoid and how to foster a healthy relationship
Medically reviewed by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC
Is self-harm addictive?
Clinically reviewed by Theresa Lupcho, LPC
Self-loathing: Why does it develop, and how do we heal?
How to reduce anxiety immediately: Helpful tips for calming anxious responses
Clinically reviewed by Evan Csir, LPC
