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Ajibola Harris, LPC - Texas Therapist at Grow Therapy

Ajibola Harris

Ajibola Harris

(she/her)

LPC
14 years of experience
Virtual

Hi. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Houston, Texas. I received my Masters of Human Relations (MHR) from the University of Oklahoma in 2007 and obtained by first license to practice as a Licensed Professional (LPC) in Oklahoma in 2010 and have been practicing since. In 2021. I became licensed to practice in Texas and had my first experience in online counseling. In 2023, I obtained Nevada LPC license. I strive to create a nonjudmental, and welcoming environment for young and older adults struggling with various life challenges which include depression, anxiety, PTSD and relationship issues, to explore the root causes of these challenges and work towards achieving a great mental-being. Therapy is the beginning of an individual's journey to living a full and meaningful life, after experiencing different challenges in life that got them stuck. Working with individuals on this journey is truly a privilege and one that I take with the greatest compassion and understanding of a client's courage in taking this first step. I am deeply empathetic and genuinely care about the wellbeing of my clients. Looking for a therapist? Look no further.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions then dive into the specific challenges, goals desired to be achieved in therapy. and exploration of strategies to be deployed to achieve the goals. Clients will experience a warm and engaging therapeutic relationship that makes them comfortable throughout the duration of the follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked successfully with young and older adults of multicultural background since 2010, my approach had been to first have them identify the root cause (s) of their challenges and then collaborate with them to develop tailored plan that leads to measurable progress in achieving set goals.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I"ve been using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice for the past 14 years. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented and proven approach which involves collaboration with clients to jointly come up with the best goals tailored towards resolution of presented issues in a limited number of sessions. I have used it to help clients manage mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and emotional concerns, such as coping with grief, stress. Clients are able to examine their thoughts and actions and understand how their thoughts affect their actions. Through CBT, they are able to unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors and learn to adopt healthier thinking patterns and habits. leading to a less anxious and stressed life.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

This approach regards clients as experts on their lives and thus determine the direction and dept of therapy. Clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while I listen intently and provide a nonjudmental environment conducive to honest self-exploration, and empowerment.

Trauma-Focused CBT

This approach makes it possible for clients to address and re-regulate maladaptive emotions, thoughts, and behaviors which stemmed from witnessing or experiencing traumatic events which includes physical or sexual victimization, domestic violence, accidents, natural disasters, community violence, and war.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

My experience with this method helps clients work on the future they want and learn what can be done differently by using new skills, ideas and strategies, rather than focusing on the problem.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Culturally sensitive therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that empasizes the therapist's understanding of a client's background and belief system. This approach makes it possible to learn about a person's background and core belief systems rather than making assumptions. I have had many years of fulfilling experience working with a wide array of clients from different cultural backgounds. My acute sensitivity to multi/cross cultural factors had been phenomenal in my practice.