Therapist profile
Darsell Harris, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH14976
- NPI1255602736
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Stress management
- Anger tools
- Relationship help
About Darsell
Darsell Harris is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship or intimacy problems, trauma and grief, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also notes experience with LGBT concerns, parenting stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.
She describes clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps people can take. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Expect straightforward talk about patterns, triggers, and small changes that can reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes work with multicultural communities and with military youth. That experience informs how she handles cultural and context factors when they matter. She has also worked with people coping with process addictions and trauma related to sexual assault and abuse.
In a typical meeting, she helps people identify what keeps them stuck and what helps them calm down in the moment. She teaches coping tools for stress, sleep, and managing anger. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns by looking at communication and boundaries.
She views the therapy process as collaborative. Clients set goals and track progress. Practical skill practice between sessions is often recommended so gains carry into everyday life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Many of the techniques Darsell uses are evidence-based and focus on skill building for everyday problems. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral style work that looks at thoughts, behaviors, and how they interact; this helps with anxiety, anger patterns, and low mood by teaching new ways to respond to triggers. Another approach emphasizes practical coping skills and behavioral strategies for stress, sleep, and addictive behaviors; these skills aim to reduce cravings, improve routines, and lower reactivity in tense moments.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their situation and goals, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to try techniques in session and practice them between meetings to see what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time and can allow shorter check-ins during a workday or longer sessions when needed. They also let people continue care across different living situations. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper problems does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and difficulty calming down after conflict.
How does she approach therapy for anger?
She uses practical, skills-based sessions that identify triggers and teach tools to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.