Brandy Harris

Choosing the right therapist is a fundamental part of ensuring your therapeutic needs are met, and it is a profound privilege to help you establish a secure, empowering baseline for your care. My name is Brandy Alexandria Harris, and over the past 12 years of my practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have dedicated myself to helping clients achieve a more balanced emotional state of being. Through Harris Family Counseling, I specialize in working with adults, couples, and families. Because we are all only a subsystem of a whole system, I focus heavily on navigating issues surrounding ineffective communication, infidelity, assertiveness, boundary setting, depression, self-esteem, and stress management. Whether you are dealing with trauma, navigating a cancer diagnosis, or seeking premarital guidance, I am here to help you understand how your past shapes your current reality and support you in finding lasting peace.

I believe that genuine emotional growth happens when we balance rigorous, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection. Using a client-centered and strength-based approach, I work with clients conjointly to promote awareness and insight that will aid in facilitating a positive outcome. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrate modalities such as Psychodynamic therapy, Imago, Motivational Interviewing, and Structural Family Systems. By blending these clinical tools, we will outline tangible goals to assist you in identifying healthy strategies you can utilize in your everyday life. Personal growth and happiness is a goal that is unique to each individual, and I am committed to tailoring our work to help you obtain a healthier sense of self through awareness, insight, and practical solutions.

Reaching out for support takes immense courage, and my hope is that our time together acts as a quiet refuge where you can safely step away from the heavy demands of daily stress. Whether we meet online via telehealth or in person at my Lakewood office, my role as a therapist is to create a safe and completely non-judgmental environment right from the start. During our first session, we will gently explore your history, symptoms, and client-centered goals at a natural, comfortable pace without any pressure to share everything all at once. We will focus on identifying your specific needs and collaboratively design a clear roadmap for your healing journey. My ultimate priority is ensuring you feel fully heard, respected, and empowered as we take those first steps toward a healthier, more balanced life together.