Carl Harbison

Carl Harbison Jr. is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). Carl received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Central Methodist University in 2013 and Master of Science in Clinical Counseling in 2016. Carl is married, has 6 children and 6 grandchildren. Carl has performed roles as a Crisis Counselor, Mental Health and Substance Use Therapist, and Suicide Prevention and Firearm Safety Specialist. Carl is certified in EMDR therapy and is an instructor in ASIST, Const. Working Minds, QPR, CPI, and CSSH. Carl is a Retired veteran of the U.S. Army (active duty, 90’-95’) and Missouri Army National Guard (2011 – 2024). Carl has deployed to Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Syria in 2017-2018.

My therapeutic approach is a humanistic therapy approach that focuses on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, values, and aspirations without judgment, aiming to help them achieve self-awareness, personal growth, and self-actualization by fostering empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness from the therapist, allowing them to find their own solutions to their problems rather than being directed by the therapist.

Clients can expect to improve their self-esteem, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills all while learning to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and cope with difficult situations.