Monriel Harbison , LCMHC

Monriel Harbison is a licensed clinician who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. She offers a warm, nonjudgmental approach and works collaboratively with clients to build skills for clearer thinking and steadier mood. Monriel also supports people dealing with sleep problems, addictions, low self-esteem, career strain, and women's issues. She uses practical methods that help people notice thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. That often means learning simple strategies to reduce racing thoughts and manage irritability. Sessions include skill practice and goal-focused conversations so clients leave with tools they can use right away. Monriel has four years as a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina. Before licensure she spent additional time in mental health work, which shaped her focus on emotional regulation and coping skills. Her background includes work with mood disorders and communication problems. Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas. She adapts these approaches to fit each person's needs, mixing practical exercises with reflective discussion. People who work with Monriel can expect straightforward, skills-based sessions aimed at building resilience and improving daily functioning. She helps clients set achievable goals and track progress over time. Monriel aims to support growth from feeling overwhelmed to feeling more in control.

Therapeutic tools and online care that fit your life

Monriel commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online sessions. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression. DBT offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation, which can help with anger and mood swings. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help clients slow racing thoughts and improve sleep by practicing simple attention exercises. These approaches are described and tried together so the client can see what feels most helpful. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and skill teaching, while phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family time, and other commitments.