Mildred Harris

Mildred has a wonderful knack for working with people of all ages, from children and tweens to adolescents, young adults, middle-aged individuals, and elders. She brings her expertise to a range of areas, including addiction, ADHD, adoption support, aging, and alcohol/substance use concerns. Mildred also addresses important issues like anger, anxiety, body positivity, career counseling, and support for child-free individuals, as well as children of parents facing addiction. She’s experienced in handling chronic illness, couples' relationships, family counseling, grief, trauma, and life coaching. Her focus extends to spiritual and religious trauma, teen violence, and support for transgender individuals. Additionally, she provides individual and family therapy, peer support, mindfulness practices, and unique offerings like talking circles drawing from Indigenous practices. Mildred is also a supportive therapist and coach for activists, healthcare workers, first responders, educators, and fellow therapists.

Mildred's rich lived experiences span the Black African Diaspora, as well as identities including asexual, aromantic, gray, demi, Asian, autistic, bicultural, biracial, and living with chronic pain or illness. As a seasoned adult and a proud person of color, she brings a deep understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds she serves. She has a wealth of cultural knowledge about African American, diasporic, and Black cultures too. Mildred employs a variety of therapeutic and healing methods such as Motivational interviewing, addiction counseling, anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family therapy, mindfulness, positive discipline, positive psychology, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), strength-based therapy, and trauma-informed care, all dedicated to helping her clients thrive with compassion and expertise.

Every individual's journey is unique, and she’s here to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you're grappling with anxiety that keeps you up at night, navigating a difficult life transition, or simply feeling that something isn't quite right, your experiences matter. You don't have to face these challenges alone. In your work together, she will create a supportive and empathetic environment where you can feel heard, understood, and respected. Her role is not to judge or to fix, but to walk alongside you, offering guidance, tools, and insights to help you navigate your path to peace.

As a licensed mental health therapist, she specializes in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and improve their overall well-being. Her approach is client-centered and evidence-based, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to each person's unique needs.

She understands that reaching out for help can feel daunting. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure if therapy is right for you. These feelings are completely normal and valid. She wants you to know that taking this step is a sign of strength, not weakness. Every individual's journey is unique, and she is here to meet you exactly where you are.