Bri Harless , LPC

Bri Harless holds a master’s degree in Counseling with a concentration in professional counseling and marriage and family therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a credential that denotes formal training and licensure to provide mental health counseling.

Bri has provided individual, couples, and group counseling since 2009. Early in her career she worked primarily with individuals and families affected by substance use, and in recent years she has practiced in a private setting addressing a wide range of mental health concerns. She has substantial experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorders, PTSD, stage of life adjustments, and parenting stressors.

Across more than a decade of practice, Bri has learned to begin by getting to know each person she meets. She acknowledges that there are many theoretical approaches to counseling and that no single method fits everyone. Her priority is to understand what will suit each client best and to offer tools that can be applied in real life. She frames her role as a guide, helper, and teacher, and she emphasizes respect for individual autonomy.

Bri believes people have the capacity to work through the challenges they face, and she recognizes reaching out for help can feel difficult. She welcomes the step toward seeking support and looks forward to working with those who choose to engage in the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and for those navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping skills for daily stressors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s own capacity for growth and self-directed change; this approach is useful for building self-esteem, addressing relationship concerns, and processing grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Bri works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting tools and techniques so they are practical and usable in everyday life.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and receive support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel to an office.