- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Sharla
Sharla "Charlie" Harrison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Charlie also lists blended family issues among her focus areas and can help people dealing with the strains of merging households.
Her style centers on clear, practical conversations. She listens for the patterns that keep a problem repeating, then helps clients try different ways of responding. Sessions often include attention to thoughts, feelings, and the small behaviors that make daily life harder or easier.
Charlie draws on several evidence-informed methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused approaches, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She uses these tools to address things like low self-esteem, communication breakdowns, attachment concerns, and grief. The work is goal-oriented and paced to what each person needs.
Many people come for help with relationship strain after separation, co-parenting stress, or the challenge of becoming a stepparent. Charlie also supports those coping with caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and recovery after domestic violence. Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Missouri.
She speaks English and accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Charlie uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-centered therapy is built around the client's own goals and perspective. It means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, helping them name and prioritize concerns such as relationship strain or grief. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress by practicing small changes between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and work with core emotions that drive relationship patterns, which can be useful for attachment issues and communication problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try first, checks in about how they are working, and adjusts plans based on goals and preferences. This keeps the process practical and relevant to daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to continue therapy while juggling blended household routines, work, and caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals guide scheduling and approach to match each person's situation.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She works with adults on stress from merging routines, loyalty conflicts, co-parenting tension, becoming a stepparent, and other blended family pressures.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem-solving using client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.