Abiodun Harris, MHR, LPC

About Abiodun Harris

Work with me! Welcome to Betterhelp. My name is Abiodun Harris. My clients call me "Abby". I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Oklahoma and Texas and have a Master of Human Relations degree from the University of Oklahoma. I have experience working with a wide array of clients from different cultural backgrounds dealing with various life challenges including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues and substance abuse. I am experienced in many counseling techniques and I can combine such techniques based on a client's present concerns and goals. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Technique (CBT) which involves a collaboration with clients to jointly come up with the best goals and solutions to alleviate their symptoms for a better quality of life. This technique focuses on changing how we think in a way that changes our emotions and behaviors. I also utilize client-centered therapy that regards clients as experts on their lives and thus determine the direction and depth of therapy. I am passionate about my job as a therapist and strive to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients that fosters a strong rapport, trust, comfortable environment, unconditional positive regard, respect, dignity and compassion. As a non-judgmental and open-minded listener, I also approach the therapeutic relationship with acute sensitivity to multi/cross-cultural factors. I believe that having a good connection with my clients helps facilitate effective counseling and provides the best outcome. My goal as a Counselor is to restore hope to those who have lost it and empower clients to develop healthy coping skills to enjoy life fully. I applaud your courage to seek help and I intend to support and work with you to achieve a more fulfilling life. I look forward to working with you.