Demetria Powell-Harrison, LCSW

Client-centered LCSW for stress and relationships

Person-centered care
CBT and motivational interviewing
Flexible video and messaging

About Demetria Powell-Harrison

Demetria Powell-Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with 14 years of clinical experience. She centers her practice on meeting clients where they are and guiding them toward practical, solution-oriented change through collaborative work.

She has supported people managing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, grief, trauma, and a variety of coping and life-skill concerns. She also helps clients explore how early life experiences can influence decisions and patterns in adulthood.

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, and others have found her easy to talk with. She approaches each person with kindness and respect and emphasizes listening so that clients feel heard and understood.

Her clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, client-centered listening, and psychosocial-behavioral strategies, adapting methods to match what a person needs in the moment. Flexibility and a collaborative, empowering stance are central to her practice.

Demetria is committed to supporting clients as they build coping skills, pursue goals, and navigate life changes, and she looks forward to working with prospective clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Demetria Powell-Harrison have?

Demetria Powell-Harrison has 14 years of experience providing clinical therapy.

Is Demetria Powell-Harrison a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NC LCSW C007668.

In which languages does Demetria Powell-Harrison provide therapy?

Demetria Powell-Harrison provides therapy in English.

Where is Demetria Powell-Harrison located?

Demetria Powell-Harrison is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Demetria Powell-Harrison as my therapist?

Clients can work with Demetria Powell-Harrison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Demetria Powell-Harrison work with international clients?

Demetria Powell-Harrison does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Demetria Powell-Harrison cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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 with Demetria Powell-Harrison is quick and straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with the therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Demetria Powell-Harrison uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, respectful space where clients set the pace and direction of work; it is well suited to those seeking support with relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that strengthens a person's motivation to make meaningful changes and can be helpful for resolving ambivalence around goals such as career shifts or behavior change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Demetria will work collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to different situations and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Demetria includes flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, accommodate different communication styles, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical.

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