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- 18 years experience
- Utah licensed psychologist
- Focus on trauma
About Mitchell
Dr. Mitchell Harris is a Utah licensed psychologist with 18 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and addiction. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can share their thoughts and feelings.
Dr. Harris listens for how symptoms show up in daily life and works with each person to set realistic goals. He helps people develop practical skills for coping with mood swings, intense worry, grief, or problems with intimacy and communication. Sessions emphasize clear steps and small changes that build over time.
His background includes nearly two decades working in clinical settings in Utah. That experience has brought familiarity with diverse concerns such as ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, and issues related to adoption and attachment. He brings steady, experienced support when situations feel overwhelming.
People who come to Dr. Harris can expect a collaborative approach. He encourages questions and adapts strategies to individual needs and preferences. He frames progress as stepwise work rather than quick fixes.
To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged based on the therapist's availability and the site's process.
Dr. Harris listens for how symptoms show up in daily life and works with each person to set realistic goals. He helps people develop practical skills for coping with mood swings, intense worry, grief, or problems with intimacy and communication. Sessions emphasize clear steps and small changes that build over time.
His background includes nearly two decades working in clinical settings in Utah. That experience has brought familiarity with diverse concerns such as ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, and issues related to adoption and attachment. He brings steady, experienced support when situations feel overwhelming.
People who come to Dr. Harris can expect a collaborative approach. He encourages questions and adapts strategies to individual needs and preferences. He frames progress as stepwise work rather than quick fixes.
To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged based on the therapist's availability and the site's process.
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Evidence-based methods and online therapy options
Dr. Harris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, trauma, and relationship concerns. One common approach focuses on skill-building for mood and anxiety management, teaching breathing, planning, and activity strategies to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily function. Another frequent element is interpersonal work that targets communication, boundaries, and patterns that affect close relationships, helping people identify small, practical changes that shift interactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts techniques collaboratively. He emphasizes shared decision making so treatment matches what the individual needs and can realistically use between sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity when life gets hectic. It also allows brief check-ins or focused skill practice without requiring a longer commute, which many people find helpful when balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The therapist emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space and works collaboratively to set practical goals and build coping skills tailored to daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional work experience providing care in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as UT Psychologist 9187581-2501 and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.