Joel Harris
Joel Harris
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Joel Harris, PhD(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Psychologist, PhD
Delaware•Alabama•Arizona•Arkansas•Colorado
Anxiety -Chronic illness- Depression-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Veterans' issues-Burnout-

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$200

AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Therapy can be a place to slow down, think clearly, and better understand what is happening beneath the surface of your life. Many people come to therapy when they are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or ready for change, but unsure where to begin. You may be carrying stress, academic or professional pressure, questions about identity or belonging, chronic illness, relationship concerns, or recurring emotional patterns that have become difficult to manage on your own.

I work with adults, graduate students, and professionals across North Carolina through secure telehealth. My approach is straightforward, collaborative, and respectful of your pace. I do not believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all. Some clients come in ready to talk, while others need time and support to find the words. Both are welcome.

My work integrates emotional insight, practical skill-building, and structured goal-setting. Depending on your needs, our work may draw from DBT, person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Together, we may explore anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, identity, health concerns, life transitions, or the patterns that keep showing up in your relationships and daily life.

As a biracial clinician who lives with chronic illness, I understand that identity, culture, health, and lived experience can deeply shape a person’s emotional world. My goal is to offer a steady space where you can feel seen, taken seriously, and supported as you move toward greater clarity, steadiness, and meaningful change.

Message to clients

You do not have to know exactly where to begin. Many people start therapy with a mix of clarity, uncertainty, hope, and hesitation. I offer a thoughtful, steady space where we can explore what has been difficult, make sense of recurring patterns, and work toward meaningful change together. I welcome you to reach out if this feels like the kind of support you are looking for.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Harris Mental Health PLLC, Therapist, 2017 - Present
CenClear, Psychologist, 2017 - 2017
North Brunswick High School, School Counselor, 2006 - 2011

University of Memphis, PhD, 2015
SUNY at Buffalo, EdM, 2006
SUNY at Buffalo, BA, 2003

Licensure

Alabama: 12029 - Arizona: 12029 - Arkansas: 12029 - Colorado: 12029 - Connecticut: 12029 - Delaware: 12029 - Washington DC: 12029 - Florida: 12029 - Georgia: 12029 - Idaho: 12029 - Illinois: 12029 - Indiana: 12029 - Kansas: 12029 - Kentucky: 12029 - Maine: 12029 - Maryland: 12029 - Michigan: 12029 - Minnesota: 12029 - Missouri: 12029 - Mississippi: 12029 - Montana: 12029 - Nebraska: 12029 - Nevada: 12029 - New Hampshire: 12029 - New Jersey: 12029 - North Dakota: 12029 - Ohio: 12029 - Oklahoma: 12029 - Pennsylvania: 12029 - Rhode Island: 12029 - South Carolina: 12029 - South Dakota: 12029 - Tennessee: 12029 - Texas: 12029 - Utah: 12029 - Vermont: 12029 - Virginia: 12029 - Washington: 12029 - West Virginia: 12029 - Wisconsin: 12029 - Wyoming: 12029 - North Carolina: 5770

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Veterans' issues - Coping with reactions of exposure to life-threatening or traumatic events; supporting veterans and their families adjusting to civilian life

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Aetna - Allied Benefits (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Aetna - Assurant Health (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Aetna - Exchange (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Aetna - WebTPA (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Aetna International (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Federal (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan HMO (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan PPO (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross of Idaho (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Cross of MN (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Blue Shield (MHSA) Magellan (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Cigna (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Medicare (in-network in NC, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Medicare (through United Health) (in-network in NC, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • NC State Health Plan (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Northwestern University Student Health Insurance (Aetna) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Optum (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Oscar Health (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • Tricare (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • UMR (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • United Healthcare Shared Services (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • University of Chicago Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • University of Colorado Boulder Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • University of Colorado Denver Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • University of Houston Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • University of Illinois Student Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • University of Rhode Island (URI) Student Insurance (United Healthcare) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • University of Rhode Island Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)
  • University of Texas at Austin Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas) (in-network in NC, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, KY, IN, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, SC, SD, RI, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, AR)

Joel Harris is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Medicare (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (55min)
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