Bri Harless, LPC
Practical, respectful counseling focused on real life
Details
| Name | Bri Harless |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Bri
Bri Harless is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, substance use concerns, trauma, grief, and ADHD. She writes simply and listens first to understand each person’s situation. Her style is direct and respectful, and she treats clients as partners in making change.
Bri earned a master’s degree in Counseling with a focus on professional counseling and marriage and family therapy. She has worked in behavioral health since 2009 and has 14 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
Early in her career she spent significant time supporting people affected by substance use. More recently she has provided care in a independent practice setting and worked with a wide range of mental health concerns. Her approach begins by getting to know the person and their goals.
Bri draws on several methods, including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered listening, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. She adapts tools so they fit each person’s life rather than forcing a single method. In sessions she acts as a guide, teacher, and partner.
Practical skills, small experiments, and attention to values often shape the work. She aims to help people build routines and strategies they can actually use day to day. Reaching out can feel hard, and Bri acknowledges that.
She encourages a gradual start and focuses on making the work feel worth the time and effort.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Bri works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Bri among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Bri directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Bri directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-based steps even when feelings are hard. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories a person tells about themselves and looks for alternative storylines that better reflect strengths and goals. This can help with identity, relationship patterns, and coping after trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety and depression.Bri treats choosing an approach as a joint process. She will ask about goals, daily life, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with Bri can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions and visual cues. Phone calls are good for lower bandwidth or when an on-camera session is not possible. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief work into a busy day. These options aim to increase flexibility, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling life obligations.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
Bri works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anger, life changes, stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She starts by listening carefully and then uses practical tools drawn from several approaches. Expect a collaborative, respectful style with a focus on skills you can use daily.
What is her clinical background?
She has a master’s degree in Counseling and has been working in the field since 2009, giving her 14 years of experience in behavioral health and independent practice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as MI LPC, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
Contacting this therapist
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