Monique Harris, LPC
Counseling
Philosophy
Every person carries a unique story. My approach draws from evidence-based frameworks to help you understand your patterns, reconnect with your core needs, and build the emotional tools that create lasting change.
Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. Below are the three primary modalities that guide my work — each offering a different lens through which healing becomes possible.
Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy
Aaron Beck, 1960s
A structured, time-limited form of psychotherapy that explores the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT equips you with practical tools to identify and interrupt negative thought cycles — creating measurable, lasting shifts in behavior and emotional well-being.
Solution Focused
Acceptance Therapy
Integrative approach
A blend of solution-focused brief therapy and acceptance-based principles. Rather than dwelling on problems, this approach directs attention toward your strengths, existing resources, and the future you want to build — while cultivating acceptance of what cannot be changed.
Dialectical Behavior
Therapy
Marsha Linehan, 1987
Originally developed for emotional dysregulation, DBT balances acceptance and change through four core skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is especially powerful for those who experience intense emotions or struggle in relationships.
"The goal is not to find a person without problems — it is to help a person learn to live well with the reality they have."
