Sharla "Charlie" Harrison, Psychologist, MO

Licensed

Online Counseling

(54 reviews)

MS, LPC, NCC Sharla "Charlie" Harrison

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

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Sharla "Charlie" Harrison is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: MS, LPC, NCC Years in Practice: 22 State: Missouri

Everyone calls me “Charlie.” It is a nickname I have had since high school. I have a Master of Science Degree; I have a Licensed Professional Counselor Certification and am a National Certified Counselor as well. I feel that counseling is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. When you are in a time of crisis, it is difficult to think rationally. A good counselor will help you navigate those choppy waters so that you can go on to live a richer life. I have studied a great deal about trauma. I have been on a Crisis Response team and worked with victims of natural disasters. I believe that I would be a good fit for you if you have issues in any of these areas. I have found that there is one main issue in life, “I’m Not Good Enough.” A wellspring of difficulties can erupt from this one thing. So, allow me to put my education and my life experiences to work for you. I believe that this is my gift. I want to share that with you.

My treatment approach aims to help individuals develop coping skills, provide emotional support, encouragement, and feedback to help individuals address changes, challenges, and issues they are facing. Change and challenges are a part of life; however, sometimes, we need a little help getting through issues we are experiencing. I frequently draw from motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy to help clients set goals and overcome their challenges. I use a variety of methods and techniques to provide a personalized approach; using what is most helpful for each individual given the challenges he or she is facing. Through understanding and compassion, I help individuals resolve a wide variety of concerns, crisis, psychological issues, and personal changes. Together, we will work to find techniques and solutions that will be the most beneficial to you.

I conduct 45-minute sessions, beginning on the hour and ending at a quarter till. A "No Show" is considered to be fifteen minutes past the hour. So, the next step is to hop onto my calendar and schedule your first appointment. We'll take it from there. Talk soon!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Anger management Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Sharla "Charlie" Harrison

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Honest and to the point.

I love my sessions they have been help me a lot

Very kind and patient. She took time to listen to my concerns during our initial visit and set out a clear plan for treatment. I'm looking forward to working with her.

She is great!

Charlie is such a direct voice. She knows my history and issues well and uses subtle techniques to help me face up to them and break through. She doesn't use psycho-babble, it's just a conversation between the two of us and she is very attentive to timeliness and frequency so always checking in if I haven't rescheduled. A rock and a rockstar.

Charlie is the best and makes me feel safe!

I love talking to Sharla. She's like a friend to me who listens and help me navigate my feelings. Looking forward to our next session.

Charlie provides great support and feedback. She takes the time to listen to my concerns, understand my needs, and provide guidance on paths I can take to address them. I feel comfortable opening up to Charlie knowing she is coming from a place of support and guidance. I’m very happy I found her!

Charlie is lovely to work with. She's kind and supportive and has directed me to countless helpful resources.

absolutely love her! such a sweetheart, she makes me feel very comfortable and listened to.

It been great to have someone to talk to or even just listen, I am so grateful. Thank you Chalie!

Whoever booked the orginal appointment, got it spot on. Charlie & I have some similarity in backgrounds. Therefore our sessions got off to a good start. The first month was a lot of history. Now that a few more months have passed I feel Charlie really understands

Super down to earth. Helped me get to the root causes of my issues and allowed me to help flourish in my life and feel more grounded and understanding of not only myself but how handle myself. She is a saint and one of my favorites.

I feel understood by Charlie. She is very sweet and I always feel better after our sessions. She brings me clarity in my life.

Charlie responds so quickly. She would be the one to speak when I couldn't find the words. She helped me build my self-esteem and get better at setting and enforcing boundaries. She helped change my life. If it weren't for her, I would still be stuck in an abusive relationship. What she does is a really big deal. She is changing lives for the better and I am appreciative.

Charlie has been a great help. I started with her at one of the most challenging moments in my life and she helped me pull through. She’s kind, funny, insightful and so understanding. Best decision I ever made.

Sharla (Charlie) has changed my life. When I started in therapy 9 months ago I didn’t know who I was, I was heartbroken and completely lost. She listened to my concerns every week without failure and guided me through positive thoughts, affirmations, provided me with the tools to find my self esteem and love myself. I feel so much happier today and hardly recognise the person I was when I first started. I am so grateful for everything she has done for me and honestly can say she is the best therapist I have ever worked with.

I love talking to Charlie. Not only is she wise and considerate, she gives very helpful tips and insight and also speaks to me as a friend which is very comforting. This was a very good match.

Charlie is the best!

Meeting with Charlie was one of the best things I’ve done for myself

She is an amazing counselor’!

Charlie has a very kind yet professional demeanor. I appreciate the personal messages each and every day I journal. She provides a lot more responsiveness than I would expect form a therapist! It's been nothing but a blessing seeing the messages pop up from her throughout the week. I really feel comfortable unpacking everything I have to say because she keeps the conversation going in a very personal way. I could not recommend her enough!

A very kind listener with great feedback.

Working with Charlie has been one of the best investments I have made in myself. She is both sympathetic and direct. I sought her help after a long, difficult chapter in my marriage. Following each session, Charlie provided action items; all of which were helpful and will be put to good use time and time again. It feels so good just to be grateful to be in my wife's presence again. Thank you Charlie.

Charlie has truly changed my life. Before seeing her, I was very hard on myself and not in a good place in life. After each session, she gave me the tools to help me heal myself. I felt my concerns were valued and she really empathized with me to help me get a new outlook on the things life has dealt me. Without her help, guidance and expertise I don’t know where I would be today. I am very proud of the progress I have made by seeking therapy with Charlie. Charlie I can’t thank you enough, you’re amazing! Much love

Sharla is very caring, she’s a great listener and takes lots of notes to come up with an action plan at the end of each call.

Always providing a different point of view. Definitely someone I can always rely on and count on to give me the best guidance I could ever ask for.

Sharla is amazing and listens to all my concerns. I have seen an improvement in myself for the first time in years.

I have been seeing Charlie for almost a year now. I definitely needed her much sooner but she really has helped me get through some big life changes. I feel like she has coached me into the person I want to be. I have made so much progress with her expertise and cannot thank her enough for all the help she has provided me

Sharla helped me overcome so much in our time together in multiple aspects of my life. She helped me find hope when I didn’t think there was any. I feel strong and powerful now like I can accomplish anything . I would recommend her to anyone in need of self improvement, or just in need of someone awesome to talk to. Thank you so much sharla you are amazing! ❤️

Charlie has been such a great help for me. She's a great listener and can empathize with her client in meaningful ways. Charlie telling her stories of her life helped me connect with her and certainly enriches the overall therapy experience. Certainly recommend her to anyone seeking help :)

One of the most caring and understanding people i know, genuine in her actions and a solid loving person couldn't ask for a better therapist and one who will get down to the bottom of the source but will do it with you all the way. Never once have i felt lost or led astray by her.

Charlie has been a great help for my husband and me. We spoke with her about communication concerns and she acted as both a great sounding board and as a resource for advice, guidance and tips. I can genuinely say that Charlie has guided us to a very good place and has given us the tools we need to continue to keep communicating better. Thanks a million, Charlie!!!

She is empathetic and responsive

Sharla has been very helpful to me and my concerns.

Charlie is a breath of fresh air. She listens intently and is there to offer any feedback and support as you need/want it. The first few counselors I didn't quite hit it off with, but I am so glad I got matched with Charlie!!! She is non-judgemental and always makes you feel valued and understood.

So far I have found Sharla (Charlie) to be sensitive, attentive and instructive. She has already gotten to the root of my issue and helping me navigate it with positive reinforcement and firm guidance.

Still one of my all time favorite people on this planet. Very open minded and helps engage myself in more enlightening thoughts of self love and revelations truly helping me become a better person not only to others but to myself! Hands down would take Sharla anyday of the week and never feel out of place. :)

Charlie is so easy to talk to and understanding and I recommend her to anyone starting out therapy! I never felt judged by her and she always made me feel validated in our sessions.

Listens & understands well Practical advice

I am very happy to have found a therapist that speak the same "language" as me. Her modalities and our discussions really resonate and I appreciate that I can be open and honest without feeling judged. I truly enjoy working with her and look forward to our weekly sessions.

Sharla is very competent and a good listener. She made me feel heard and appreciated. I would come to her again in the future.

I made an immediate and comforting connection to Charlie (Sharla) which helped me begin working on issues I’ve been having right away! When speaking with Charlie I felt heard and understood. Charlie helped me embrace things about myself I’d been struggling with. I cannot thank her enough.

Charlie has really helped me out these past few months. She is professional, yet personable and she has been through my journey every step of the way. I have a difficult time opening up about the things I struggle with to my friends/loved ones and Charlie has provided me with ways and helped me not carry such burdens and to love myself!

Sharla “Charlie” is a wonderful person and counselor. She is so insightful and has really helped me process my feelings and thoughts. I highly recommend her!

So nice and cares about my mental health

Sharla (Charlie) has been so insightful and helpful as she assists me on my journey of self healing. She uses humor and grace as she gently makes me confront those voices in my head that make me feel not good enough.

She is relatable and easy to talk to. Also, provided great ideas to help me cope with my anxiety

She is absolutely wonderful and helpful!

Sharla, or “Charlie” is wonderful! I look forward to talking to her. Her positive attitude is comforting, and she is nonjudgmental. Highly recommend!

By far one of my favorite people on this earth. Very real and raw and just upfront never condescending. I look forward to chatting every week with her and just exploring the depths of my brain as well as just opening the new and exciting worlds our conversations develop. Definitely has opened my eyes to a lot and i believe helped me further my humbleness and confidence in my everyday life.

I have enjoyed "Charley's" personality and recommendations. I felt listened to and genuine commiseration.

Very helpful and easy to talk to. Had a great first session.

She is great

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