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Demetria Powell-Harrison, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Demetria

Demetria Powell-Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She centers her work on the individual, meeting clients where they are and using practical, goal-oriented strategies to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Her background includes helping people connect early life experiences to adult patterns so they can make different choices going forward. Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on respect and kindness.

She blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational strategies, adapting methods to each person’s needs. Whether someone is seeking coaching through life changes, support for mood or trauma-related symptoms, or skill-building for everyday coping, she aims to create an approachable environment that encourages honest conversation and practical steps toward change.

How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building trust so clients feel understood and supported while exploring goals and concerns. This approach helps people clarify values and make choices that fit their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing new ways of thinking and acting; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and practical coping skills. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their readiness for change and strengthen motivation through collaborative conversation, which can be helpful for career shifts, coaching goals, or behavior change efforts.

Determining the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. She collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting techniques as progress is made and priorities change. This collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regularly, try different communication styles, and integrate therapeutic exercises into daily life while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address most often?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career challenges, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, focusing on collaboration and practical, solution-focused steps that align with the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience providing therapy and has spent many years helping people work toward personal and practical goals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C007668 and practices from that state.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Demetria can help with

Demetria Powell-Harrison works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

Demetria works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Demetria approaches therapy

Demetria's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Demetria uses Motivational interviewing.

Experience and training

Demetria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 14 years of clinical experience.