- 18 years experience
- Utah licensed psychologist
- Focus on coping skills
About Mitchell
Dr. Mitchell Harris is a Utah-licensed psychologist with 18 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, bipolar disorder, and other life strains. He creates an atmosphere where people can speak openly and feel heard without judgment.
He works at a measured pace that aims to match each person's needs. Sessions center on talking through immediate problems and building simple, repeatable skills for managing mood, reactions, and daily stressors. He also helps people facing grief, addiction, parenting stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and identity questions related to LGBT concerns.
Over nearly two decades he has guided people through major life changes and long-term conditions. That experience includes supporting those coping with chronic pain, cancer, aging questions, and co-occurring mental health concerns. His approach blends active listening with practical steps clients can use between sessions.
People can expect clear, straightforward conversation about goals and small experiments to try outside of appointments. He emphasizes collaborative planning so strategies fit real life and responsibilities. He encourages gradual progress rather than sudden fixes.
Dr. Harris holds the credential UT Psychologist 9187581-2501, and he practices in Utah. Sessions are conducted in English. If a reader wants to move forward, confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
He works at a measured pace that aims to match each person's needs. Sessions center on talking through immediate problems and building simple, repeatable skills for managing mood, reactions, and daily stressors. He also helps people facing grief, addiction, parenting stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and identity questions related to LGBT concerns.
Over nearly two decades he has guided people through major life changes and long-term conditions. That experience includes supporting those coping with chronic pain, cancer, aging questions, and co-occurring mental health concerns. His approach blends active listening with practical steps clients can use between sessions.
People can expect clear, straightforward conversation about goals and small experiments to try outside of appointments. He emphasizes collaborative planning so strategies fit real life and responsibilities. He encourages gradual progress rather than sudden fixes.
Dr. Harris holds the credential UT Psychologist 9187581-2501, and he practices in Utah. Sessions are conducted in English. If a reader wants to move forward, confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Dr. Harris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and coping strategies. One common approach he employs helps people recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns so mood and anxiety become easier to manage; it emphasizes short exercises and real-world practice. Another approach centers on building emotional awareness and improving communication, which can help with relationship stress, intimacy concerns, and handling grief.Picking the right approach is a shared process. He works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and daily demands. That collaborative planning includes checking what works and adjusting strategies over time so therapy stays relevant and doable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins that keep momentum between sessions. It can also make brief consultations or focused skill-practice sessions simpler to arrange when life is hectic. Ask about current session options and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and addictions, plus related issues such as grief, parenting strain, and chronic illness.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is conversational and practical, with a focus on listening, setting clear goals, and trying small, workable strategies between sessions.
What sort of professional background informs his work?
He has 18 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes, long-term conditions, and emotional challenges.
What are the credential and practice location?
He is listed as UT Psychologist 9187581-2501 and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.