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

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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

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

How to start therapy: Tips on where to start, what you need, and how to find the right therapist for you

Clinically reviewed by Christine Ridley, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Laura Harris, LCMHC

About our editorial policy

About our expert review panel & process

Articles written or reviewed by Laura Harris, LCMHC

Facts and history behind PTSD Awareness Month

Are stress and anxiety the same? What’s the difference?

Stress Awareness Month 2023: How you can manage your stress, spread information, and find support

“I hate my life”: Why people hate their life and how to improve your outlook

Do my parents hate me? Help for teens while navigating unhealthy relationships and family-based issues

Psychotherapy vs. therapy: What’s the difference?

Dating someone with depression: What to know

Self-harming behavior: Alternative coping strategies and simple self-care habits for avoiding future relapses

DBT vs. CBT: How do they work, and is one more effective than the other?

How to learn to like yourself

Self-worth vs. self-esteem: What’s the difference?

How to start therapy: Tips on where to start, what you need, and how to find the right therapist for you