Stephanie is amazing. She helps me navigate the ups and downs of life with consistent compassion and care. I'm so grateful to have her as my therapist.
Stephanie Harris, LCPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Stephanie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Stephanie. View 14 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
I am thankful for the compassion and understanding that Stephanie has shown me in the past year as I struggled to unlearn negative thought patterns and rebuild my life after hardships.
More about Stephanie
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LCPC
Welcome! My name is Stephanie Harris and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor from Vermont, but currently living in Chicago. I am happy to help you with whatever you are facing in life right now. I take a very Person-Centered approach to counseling. I believe you know yourself better than anyone else and ultimately know what is best for you. It would be my job as your therapist to help you discover what that is. I would also like to help you recognize your strengths and build your confidence. Together, we can work towards getting the things you want out of life and living with meaning, fulfillment, and joy.
I work with individual adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, abuse, addiction, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and more. I have specialized training in helping people recover from trauma. In addition to using talk therapy, I am also an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, which can help people form new, more healing interpretations about their traumatic memories. Trauma can have a profound effect on how people view the world and relate to others, which is why a trauma-informed approach to treatment can be very helpful. I will help people heal from their painful and distressing experiences so they are able to feel more safe and secure in the world now.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont and a Master’s degree in Counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. I have experience working in private practice, crisis centers, in-patient hospitals, employee assistance programs, community mental health centers, and primary care clinics. I have worked with adults, couples, people with developmental disabilities, survivors of sexual abuse, people of the Latinx population, couples with infertility issues, and people facing deportation. I believe these experiences have helped me find multiple ways to connect with others and help them reach their goals.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Compassion fatigue
Licenses
Stephanie Harris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396217543.
- LCPC · Illinois · 180.011046 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Stephanie Harris
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Stephanie is amazing. She helps me navigate the ups and downs of life with consistent compassion and care. I'm so grateful to have her as my therapist.
I am thankful for the compassion and understanding that Stephanie has shown me in the past year as I struggled to unlearn negative thought patterns and rebuild my life after hardships.
Stephanie is a great and understanding listener who gives me a safe place to explore my feelings, goals, relationships and moods. Betterhelp gave me a better toolkit to address my anxieties and reset my methods of thinking about life's challenges. thank you.
I really feel like Stephanie is always there whenever I need somebody. I am very grateful for the connection that I have with her!
Amazing and understanding
Amazing
Stephanie has been amazing thus far. She has made it easy to communicate with our varying schedules. She takes the time to put together a constructive response and add new information. I am very satisfied with her work!
Stephanie is knowledgeable and kind. I can tell she is listening. She gives me tools to make me stronger.
Only two sessions in, I feel like Stephanie is very supportive and actively listens to me in order help me. She understands cultural differences and is very accomodating.
Stephanie is kind and compassionate. I feel that her insights are valuable and I'm confident that she will help me accomplish my goals for my mental health.
She is awesome!
I feel very lucky to have stumbled upon Stephanie. I've had good and bad luck but she is perfect for me, non judgmental, open minded, funny and just super easy to talk too, she's intelligent and sticks to a schedule. Although I've just started, I'm looking forward to working with her long term. I'd highly recommend her
She's very thoughtful and gives you way more freedom to figure stuff out yourself all while still pointing out patterns and assisting with coping mechanisms. I am very happy with this therapist.
Stephanie is very understanding and supportive I feel very comfortable talking to her and feel like I’m not alone in what I’m going through.
Frequently asked questions
Does Stephanie Harris offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Stephanie Harris works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Stephanie Harris speak?
Stephanie Harris speaks English.
How many years of experience does Stephanie Harris have?
Stephanie Harris has 6 years of experience.
Where is Stephanie Harris licensed to practice?
Stephanie Harris is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Stephanie Harris accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Stephanie Harris does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Stephanie Harris?
Stephanie Harris can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Stephanie Harris?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.