Therapist profile
Demetria Powell-Harrison, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anxiety and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C007668
- NPI1992108146
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT approaches
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Demetria
Demetria Powell-Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, parenting questions, grief, trauma and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away.
Her approach centers on listening and collaboration. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's concerns and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to set clear goals and build momentum toward change.
In a typical session she encourages straightforward talk about what is happening now, how it affects daily life, and what the person wants to do differently. She uses active listening and asks concrete questions to surface patterns and options. Work may include short exercises, goal-setting, and practical coping skills to try between meetings.
Demetria has supported people coping with career shifts, caregiving stress, chronic health issues, adoption and attachment concerns, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. She also helps people notice how early experiences may influence current choices and relationships.
Her style is interactive and direct. She aims to be respectful and nonjudgmental while helping clients move toward clearer decisions and better daily functioning. To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the work fits their goals.
How sessions work
How her methods translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people bring up immediate concerns and steer sessions toward what they want to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and behaviors into manageable pieces and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. That approach is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing supports change by exploring a person's reasons for wanting different outcomes and building their confidence to try new steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying steps, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method up front.
If you plan to do sessions online, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow for options like audio-only calls when video is not practical. Many people find this flexibility helps them practice skills in real life between meetings while keeping steady progress toward their goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, anger, and related issues such as self-esteem and career challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her sessions are interactive and person-focused. She listens, asks practical questions, and uses clear goal-setting and skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and more than 20 years working with people toward their goals.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an NC LCSW and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.