Bri Harless

Bri Harless is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with addictions. She is direct and practical, focusing on what matters most to each person. Bri aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is nervous about reaching out.

She holds a master’s degree in Counseling with a focus on professional counseling and marriage and family therapy. Since 2009 she has provided individual, couples, and group counseling across different settings. Much of her early work was with people affected by substance use, and more recent years have been spent in private practice addressing a wider range of concerns.

Bri has 14 years of experience and has spent significant time helping people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, parenting stress, and substance use disorders. She sees compassion fatigue, relationship strain, and life transitions as common reasons people look for support. Her background includes both clinical and community-based roles.

Her approach starts by getting to know each person and what fits their life. She uses tools drawn from Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Bri describes her role as a guide, helper, and teacher, and focuses on skills people can use in everyday situations.

If you decide to reach out, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. She works in English and practices in Michigan, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How specific approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their hold on daily life. In practice this can mean learning paced ways to talk about difficult memories, building coping skills, and developing steps to feel more regulated and in control.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most to them and take action toward those values. ACT uses exercises to clarify values, reduce struggle with painful thoughts, and build flexible behavior that fits a chosen life direction.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens closely and follows the person's lead, offering empathy and reflection so a person can make sense of their experience and decide on next steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Bri will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as new issues come up or as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats are not detailed here. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to continue care during life transitions and to practice new skills between sessions.