- Trauma and grief
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
About Sharla
Sharla "Charlie" Harrison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 22 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. People who have faced trauma, abuse, or compassion fatigue will find practical, steady support in sessions.
Her work focuses on listening first and tailoring each session to the person in front of her. She helps people rebuild self-esteem, sort through relationship and communication problems, and cope with big transitions like separation or caregiving challenges. Sharla also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Sharla uses a mix of methods that match a client’s needs. She often draws on client-centered conversations to clarify goals, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and emotionally-focused approaches to strengthen how people connect. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in when they fit the situation.
Sessions aim to be practical and simple. Clients can expect clear steps, small experiments to try between meetings, and space to process difficult emotions. The tone is direct but compassionate, with attention to everyday challenges like workplace stress or caregiver strain.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Sharla works with each person to set realistic goals and steady progress one step at a time.
How therapy approaches translate online
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience. It involves active listening and open questions so the therapist can follow the client's lead and help set personal goals. This approach is useful when someone needs a space to be heard and to make sense of strong emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. Sessions include practical exercises and simple experiments to test new ways of thinking. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and managing stress in daily life.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotions and change patterns that harm relationships. It is helpful for improving communication and building more secure emotional connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will pick methods to try and adjust those choices as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography did not list specific online options. When online sessions are available, they can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling. Phone or video sessions may be used depending on what's offered; check current options when you arrange an appointment.
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Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is client-centered and practical, combining listening with tools like CBT and emotionally-focused techniques. Sessions focus on clear steps and small practices to try between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns in Missouri.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Can someone who lives outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Please check available formats when you schedule.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.