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MH Portrait of Monriel Harbison

Monriel Harbison

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for mood and stress

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Monriel

Monriel Harbison uses evidence-informed approaches rooted in cognitive behavioral ideas to help people manage anxiety, depression, and intense emotions. She frames work around practical strategies that target unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while also fostering skills for emotional regulation, improved sleep, and greater day-to-day resilience.

Background and approach

Her manner is warm and collaborative, inviting clients to explore stressors and build sustainable coping tools rather than feeling defined by symptoms. Harbison holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina and brings four years of licensed clinical experience to her practice.

She has a broader background in mental health that supports her focus on mood concerns, anger and irritability, addiction-related issues, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Treatment often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with elements of mindfulness, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person's goals.

Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the emphasis is on collaboration, practical skill building, and gradual change. Monriel aims to help people move from merely coping toward greater balance and confidence in handling life’s challenges.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care



Monriel commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve sleep and daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help people manage intense feelings and communication challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Monriel approaches that decision collaboratively. She will work with clients to consider goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then adapt techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing to suit the individual’s needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, sleep difficulties, self esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with communication problems, mood disorders, self-love, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, using practical skills and supportive coaching to help clients manage emotions and develop healthier coping strategies.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has four years of licensed practice as an LCMHC and earlier experience in the mental health field that informs her work with mood and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the North Carolina LCMHC credential, listed as NC LCMHC 17981, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English