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Bri Harless

Supportive counselor blending practical tools and empathy

LPC Michigan

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Bri

Bri Harless is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on practical, client-centered support for people facing a wide range of concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on 14 years of clinical experience to help with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, PTSD, grief, relationship and family stress, parenting challenges, anger, and compassion fatigue. Bri emphasizes understanding each person's unique story before suggesting tools or strategies.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods so that interventions match an individual's needs and lifestyle. She frames her role as guide, helper, and teacher, aiming to offer techniques that clients can quickly apply in daily life.

Early career work concentrated on individuals and families affected by substance use, and more recent years have included independent practice serving people with diverse mental health concerns. Bri values client autonomy and collaborative care, and she welcomes the initial step of reaching out to begin making therapy feel worthwhile.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Clients can expect work grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), among other methods. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-based action and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building meaningful life direction, which can help with long-term coping and motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist prioritizes getting to know each client's situation, goals, and preferences before recommending strategies, and will adapt methods over time so that techniques fit the client's life and needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Michigan without requiring travel, and they allow for a mixture of conversation, skills coaching, and brief check-ins depending on what a client prefers.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Bri address in therapy?
She works with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, PTSD, grief, parenting stress, relationship and family concerns, anger, stress, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and existential ideas to fit each person's needs rather than using a single fixed method.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Bri has 14 years of professional experience, including early work with individuals and families affected by substance use and several years in independent practice addressing varied mental health concerns.
What are Bri's credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC with the license number MI LPC 6401015541 and practices in Michigan.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English; she does not list additional language offerings and is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English