- Anxiety and depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Practical coping skills
About Sharla
Sharla "Charlie" Harrison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 22 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, or big life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making conversations feel manageable even when feelings are intense.
Charlie focuses on helping clients heal from past hurts and rebuild confidence. She helps people sort through difficult emotions like anger, emptiness, and compassion fatigue. Adoption and foster care concerns are included among the topics she works with when relevant to a client's situation.
Her sessions center on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. She often uses client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when thoughts and behaviors need direct attention.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform work on attachment and communication problems. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing methods help clients find small, sustainable changes and stay engaged in the work.
Charlie draws on two decades of clinical practice to tailor each plan to the individual. She aims to build coping skills people can use at home and at work. Prospective clients who want to begin are invited to follow the site process to connect and schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Sharla "Charlie" Harrison uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions feel conversational and focused on the person's priorities. This approach centers the client's perspective and helps identify what matters most in day-to-day life.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into small, changeable steps. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful events because it gives concrete tools to practice between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Charlie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
The site biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full session is not needed. Some people find video helpful for reading body language, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or a quick check-in matters. Licensed professionals help match the format and approach to each person's life and goals.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Charlie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and straightforward, focusing on listening first and then offering concrete tools like CBT exercises and mindfulness practices.
What is her professional background?
Charlie has 22 years of clinical experience helping individuals navigate emotional challenges and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as MO LPC, and practices in Missouri.
What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.