Joyce Harris, LPC

Compassionate Michigan LPC for trauma and anxiety

Trauma-focused CBT
CBT and ACT tools
Flexible online sessions

About Joyce Harris

Joyce Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 12 years of clinical experience. She began her career as a high school counselor and later transitioned to community mental health, bringing insight from both school and community settings. Joyce holds certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and has worked extensively with clients managing mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as grief, loss, and trauma.

She approaches therapy with sincerity and compassion, creating a caring, accepting, and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. Joyce uses evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build practical skills for navigating life’s challenges. She supports people coping with relationship difficulties, addictions, chronic pain or illness, parenting and workplace stress, and broader questions of life purpose and self-worth. Joyce partners with each client to identify goals and develop tools that promote resilience and more fulfilling day-to-day living.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joyce Harris have?

Joyce Harris has 12 years of experience as a clinical therapist.

Is Joyce Harris a licensed therapist?

Yes. Joyce Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: MI LPC 6401004952.

In which languages does Joyce Harris provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Joyce Harris located?

Joyce Harris is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Joyce Harris as my therapist?

You can work with Joyce Harris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joyce Harris work with international clients?

Yes, Joyce Harris works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joyce 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 that helps match you with your 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Joyce Harris

Joyce Harris commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside a client-centered stance to tailor care to each person's needs. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions that align with personal values - it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and finding direction. CBT targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, panic, and mood disorders.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joyce works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best for their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joyce is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care through life transitions, work commitments, or when in-person visits are not feasible, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-oriented support.

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