- 20 years experience
- Focus on sleep
- Practical skill building
About Patrice
Patrice Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who focuses on helping people regain rest and balance during difficult times. She draws on two decades of experience helping clients manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, and sleep problems. Patrice speaks plainly and works to make therapy feel practical and doable for everyday life.
Her approach begins with building trust and a clear sense of partnership. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts, name strengths, and pick small, achievable steps toward better sleep, mood, and coping. Patrice uses exercises in session and recommends reading and research-based tools when they help move things forward.
Patrice often helps people facing life transitions such as divorce, parenting challenges, or career changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, guilt, shame, loneliness, and identity worries. Her work includes support for mood disorders, panic attacks, multicultural concerns, and challenges with intimacy and self-love.
In practical terms, clients can expect a mix of listening, gentle challenge, and concrete skill work. Patrice uses elements of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to shape sessions around each person’s needs. She encourages clients to try new ways of thinking and behaving and checks in on what helps.
Patrice welcomes straightforward conversations about sleep patterns, nighttime routines, and the daily habits that affect rest. Her goal is to help people move from a place of pain and confusion toward clearer choices and more predictable nights.
Therapeutic approaches for better rest and coping
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and forming a trusting partnership. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what the client says, and supports the person's own goals and choices. This approach is useful for people who need a steady, accepting space to sort through feelings and fears.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change thoughts and routines that keep problems going. It often involves practical homework such as tracking sleep patterns, testing worries, and trying new bedtime habits. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, insomnia, and repetitive negative thinking.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce racing thoughts and increase calm. Short exercises can be used at night to wind down or during the day to interrupt rumination that affects sleep and mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods together. This is a collaborative process focused on what feels useful and realistic for the client.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins between in-person visits. These practical benefits help many people maintain consistency while working on sleep, stress, and daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Patrice commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep difficulties, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She combines listening with practical exercises, readings, and skill practice to help clients change thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she bring?
Patrice has twenty years of clinical experience working with adults through divorce, career shifts, mood concerns, and other life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.