Anita Harris, LPC
Missouri LPC with DBT and strengths focus
- 20 years experience
- Strengths-based approach
- DBT skills integration
About Anita Harris
Anita Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 20 years of clinical experience. She works in a solution-focused manner that emphasizes identifying and building on a client's existing strengths, helping people put those resources to work to reach goals they have set for themselves.
Her background includes extensive training and practical use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy - a skills-based approach that supports coping during difficult moments and improves emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. In sessions she balances support with constructive challenge, pointing out patterns that may no longer serve a client and offering alternative ways to approach persistent problems.
Anita aims to guide clients toward clearer strategies and practical tools, helping them navigate hard times while reinforcing the competencies they already possess. As an LPC she holds a professional license to provide counseling in Missouri and frames treatment around attainable goals and skills-based progress.
Her background includes extensive training and practical use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy - a skills-based approach that supports coping during difficult moments and improves emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. In sessions she balances support with constructive challenge, pointing out patterns that may no longer serve a client and offering alternative ways to approach persistent problems.
Anita aims to guide clients toward clearer strategies and practical tools, helping them navigate hard times while reinforcing the competencies they already possess. As an LPC she holds a professional license to provide counseling in Missouri and frames treatment around attainable goals and skills-based progress.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anita Harris have?
Anita Harris has 20 years of experience in counseling.
Is Anita Harris a licensed therapist?
Yes. Anita Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license details are MO LPC 2008024136.
In which languages does Anita Harris provide therapy?
Anita Harris provides therapy in English.
Where is Anita Harris located?
Anita Harris is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Anita Harris as my therapist?
You can work with Anita Harris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anita Harris work with international clients?
Anita Harris does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anita Harris cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Approaches and Online Support
Anita Harris integrates evidence-informed approaches into online therapy to help clients build skills and pursue meaningful goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interactions with others - approaches useful for people facing strong emotional reactions or recurring relational difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, supporting progress on issues like anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching structured tools for change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and psychological flexibility, helping clients live in line with what matters most even when uncomfortable feelings arise.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Anita works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to connect with a licensed professional from different settings and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for busy lives and allow therapists and clients to focus on consistency, access, and usable skills in everyday situations.