Ngozi Harris

Ngozi Harris is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She meets people where they are and helps them find clearer ways forward. Her style centers on practical steps and honest conversation so clients can address problems without feeling overwhelmed.

She believes each person knows their story best and carries strengths to draw on. Sessions focus on identifying those strengths and using them to manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges like depression or bipolar mood struggles. Ngozi also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career decisions, compassion fatigue, and identity questions related to LGBT life.

Ngozi uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also draws on Narrative and Solution-Focused techniques to shape sessions around the client’s goals. That means sessions often mix talking through painful memories with concrete skills and short-term goal work.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients notice patterns, test new ways of responding, and practice small changes between meetings. The work emphasizes what matters to the client and practical steps toward that life.

Ngozi asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin, then schedule sessions according to availability. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Illinois LCPC credential.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Ngozi commonly blends Trauma-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with clients. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing painful memories and their effects so people can reduce distress and regain daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build small actions that move life in that direction rather than trying to avoid difficult feelings.

She approaches online work collaboratively. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and she will help clients choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they check in on what’s working and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer disruptions from travel. Online options can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, schedule sessions around work, or avoid camera use when that feels better. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so arrangements match personal needs.