Gail Harris

Thank you for taking time to review my bio. Finding the right person for you is the most important part of this process. I believe there are no quick fixes and change is a continuous process. Goals are set, progress is made, and next thing you know, there is an unexpected setback. Life experience has taught me that it is great to want to change; however, it is also very important to live in the here and now. I will work with you to manage expectations, manage emotions, look for something positive to hold onto, and at the same time, examine what to do to strive for a well balanced future. We will partner together to delve into the past, find patterns of thoughts and behaviors that have worked for good, and find what has not worked. It is at that point we will know what needs to be reinforced and what needs to change. I will almost always have an opinion, but your opinion will always matter most. The most important part of the therapy process is the therapeutic relationship. We must agree to express opinions, thoughts, and feelings, and never hold back. We must agree to be open and honest at all times. I will challenge you, I will push you, and at the same time, I will strive to understand you, I will listen, and I will never, ever judge you. Life is a wonderful journey, but not an easy one. I'm here to help you make it as wonderful as possible.

I have 10+ years experience. Including private practice, inpatient eating disorder, inpatient psychiatric hospital; Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Clients included adolescents, adults, and geriatrics; individual, group, and family/couples counseling.

My specialties include eating disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, and relationship issues (marriage and family). Additionally, I have treated many other disorders.

If you're ready to embark on this journey together, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

I have an integrated approach to therapy. Past and present combine to make us who we are and how we see the world and our lives. I need to learn about you. It is also important for you to learn about me within the context of the therapeutic relationship. I believe in being direct without being harsh. Clients are asked to implement change at their pace and within the context of what works best for them and their life situation.

It is my hope my clients can take away a sense of healing, a framework of change, and discover a better understanding of themselves and how they can function differently for their future.