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Sharla "Charlie" Harrison, LPC

Missouri LPC specializing in trauma and relationships
  • 22 years experience
  • Accepting international clients
  • Video phone chat text

About Sharla "Charlie" Harrison

Sharla "Charlie" Harrison, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Missouri with 22 years of clinical experience. She supports individuals navigating a wide range of emotional challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship and family concerns. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state credential that authorizes clinical practice and therapeutic care.

Her work emphasizes healing from past experiences while strengthening self-esteem, communication, and meaningful connection. She brings focused experience addressing abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress, among other complex life situations. Clients may also seek her help for topics such as body image, codependency, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and coping with natural or human-caused disasters.

Sharla employs a range of clinical approaches tailored to each person - including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. This variety allows her to adapt interventions to the needs and goals of each client across different life stages, from young adulthood through midlife.

She cultivates a compassionate, client-centered environment where people can explore emotions, overcome barriers, and build sustainable skills for coping with change. Sharla is accepting new clients, including international clients, and offers multiple ways to connect for treatment.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sharla "Charlie" Harrison have?

Sharla "Charlie" Harrison has 22 years of professional experience as a therapist.

Is Sharla "Charlie" Harrison a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential. Her license details are MO LPC 2003021001.

In which languages does Sharla "Charlie" Harrison provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Sharla "Charlie" Harrison located?

She is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Sharla "Charlie" Harrison as my therapist?

You can work with Sharla "Charlie" Harrison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sharla "Charlie" Harrison work with international clients?

Yes. Sharla "Charlie" Harrison works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sharla "Charlie" Harrison cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Fit Your Needs?

Many people weigh whether remote therapy is a good option for them. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy can be an effective way to receive support and develop practical coping skills.

One major benefit is flexibility - sessions can be scheduled to fit around work, family, and other responsibilities. Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to connect with a therapist, which can make ongoing care easier to maintain.

Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic approaches through remote formats, and individuals are free to request a different therapist if they are seeking another style or fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical and accessible path to consistent therapeutic work.

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