Bri Harless, LPC

Bri Harless holds a master’s degree in Counseling with a focus on professional counseling and marriage and family therapy and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has been providing individual, couples, and group counseling since 2009, accumulating 14 years of clinical experience across community settings and private practice.

Early in her career she worked extensively with individuals and families affected by substance use, and in recent years she has focused on supporting people in a private practice environment with a broad range of mental health concerns. She has substantial experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorders, PTSD, life stage adjustments, and parenting stressors.

Her approach begins with getting to know each person as an individual. She draws on several evidence-informed methods but does not believe in a one-size-fits-all model. In sessions she serves as a guide, helper, and teacher, working to identify tools that fit a person’s life and goals. She emphasizes respect for client autonomy and practical strategies clients can use outside of sessions.

Reaching out for help can feel uncomfortable, and she acknowledges that step takes courage. Bri aims to make the therapeutic work feel like a worthwhile investment and looks forward to collaborating with people who are ready to make changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Bri often incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility so they can live in ways that matter to them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, adjustment challenges, and long-term change. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with strategies that reduce symptoms and improve functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Bri works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques so they are relevant and usable in everyday life. The work is guided by client priorities and paced to what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care around work, family, and other responsibilities, and they let clients practice new skills in the contexts where challenges actually occur. Licensed professionals can tailor session formats to support each person’s progress and comfort level.