Summyr Harris , LPCC

Summyr Harris is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with eight years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, anger management, and depression. As an LPCC - which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to help clients move toward greater well-being.

Harris emphasizes a collaborative, open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and without judgment. She works with clients to identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and improve communication, tailoring care to each person’s needs. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, family and caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, and the emotional aftermath of separation or domestic violence.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Summyr Harris supports and empowers people as they take steps toward change. She partners with clients to set realistic goals, unpack emotions like guilt and shame, and develop concrete strategies for managing difficult feelings and strengthening relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Summyr Harris

Summyr Harris draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person’s own insights so they can clarify values and make meaningful changes; it is useful for people seeking acceptance and personal growth. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress management. DBT teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for managing anger, relationship conflict, and emotional dysregulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Summyr Harris collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and respected in their care.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life or access care from home. These options allow clients to receive consistent, therapist-guided work while maintaining scheduling flexibility and continuity of care with licensed professionals.