LPC, 3 years of experience
Welcome! I'm Ciera Harris, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or grief. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there. There will always be room for suggestions concerning our work together, including keeping each other accountable. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
My strengths as a therapist are rooted in my deep empathy and active listening skills, allowing me to truly understand and connect with the unique experiences and challenges of each individual I serve. My ability to create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment fosters trust and open communication, allowing clients to explore their thoughts and feelings openly. I also possess a diverse toolkit of therapeutic approaches and interventions, which enables me to tailor my guidance to each client's specific needs.
My ideal clients are individuals of all ages who are motivated to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and are committed to personal growth and positive change. I work with those experiencing a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered and empathetic, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their concerns, set goals, and develop the skills needed to lead more fulfilling and balanced lives. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their therapeutic objectives and empowering them to live healthier, happier, and more authentic lives.
In my journey as a therapist, I have had the privilege of experiencing the transformative power of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), both as a client and as a practitioner in my private practice. This personal experience instilled in me a profound appreciation for the effectiveness of CBT. Now, as a therapist in my private practice, I integrate CBT techniques into my sessions to empower my clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, replace them with healthier alternatives, and ultimately develop more adaptive behaviors. CBT equips my clients with practical tools and strategies to navigate life's challenges, fostering positive change and personal growth. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.
In my private practice, I've adopted an integrative approach that combines elements from different therapeutic methods, such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based approaches. This method allows me to provide a holistic and client-centered treatment, tailored to each individual's unique circumstances. By integrating various techniques and strategies, I aim to offer a flexible and personalized therapeutic experience that promotes healing, self-awareness, and personal growth for my clients.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 22, 2025
Mrs. Harris continues to allow me to reflect on things about myself & my situation that I did not know existed. I have had such a great experience with her!
April 25, 2025
Being a Therapist myself, I can honestly say that Ms. Harris knows her stuff! I now look at the process of grief in a completely new light, one that Ms. Harris has opened up for me in a short amount of time. I truly appreciate her experience & expertise!
March 27, 2025
Ms. Harris was wonderful! Very knowledgeable about grief & loss & how to navigate life afterwards. I look forward to seeing her again!