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Cheryl Harris

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I take a person-centered approach, meeting each client where they are with compassion and respect. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.

I incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help you move toward the future you want. Together, we identify your existing strengths and skills, building on what’s already working while exploring what can be done differently to support meaningful change.

This approach emphasizes your present circumstances and future goals, helping you create practical, forward-moving solutions rather than staying stuck in the past.

My approach to therapy

I take a collaborative, whole-person approach to therapy, working alongside you to identify meaningful goals and create practical solutions that fit your life. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and together we build on that insight to support growth and change.

In our work, I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation. These tools allow us to explore patterns, build coping skills, strengthen motivation, and deepen understanding in a way that feels supportive and actionable.

My goal is to provide a balanced approach that addresses both immediate concerns and long-term wellbeing, helping you feel more confident and equipped in your daily life.

What you can expect from me

If you are anxious, depressed, having difficulties managing or expressing your emotions - you have made the right decision to connect today.

Some of the areas of treatment I provide include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, family distress, trauma, communication, and stress management.

One of the most rewarding parts of my work is to hear my client’s say “I feel better after we have talked things out”.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at East Carolina University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Structural Family, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English