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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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 Lupcho, 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 Lupcho, LPC
Do my parents hate me? Help for teens while navigating unhealthy relationships and family-based issues
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Psychotherapy vs. therapy: What’s the difference?
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPC
Dating someone with depression: What to know
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Self-harming behavior: Alternative coping strategies and simple self-care habits for avoiding future relapses
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
DBT vs. CBT: How do they work, and is one more effective than the other?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
How to learn to like yourself
Clinically reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC
Self-worth vs. self-esteem: What’s the difference?
Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW
