Theresa Harris,
QMHP

CRYSTAL LAKE

Theresa S. Harris graduated with a Masters Degree in Education with a focus on School Counseling from the University of Iowa in 2004.  She has a background working within the public school system serving the counseling needs of both the students and fellow educators.  She has experience working with individuals with ODD, LD, OCD and Executive Functioning needs.  She is passionate about identifying strengths and solutions that move her clients forward with success.  She believes in the power of transformation through perseverance and developing self-efficacy to face life challenges.

Theresa also has worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, generational trauma, mental health crisis, suicidal ideation and those working to embrace their gender and/or sexual identity.  Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SBFT)  are utilized as well as play therapy, bibliotherapy and arts-oriented therapy based on best fit for clients needs.

In her free time, Theresa enjoys gardening, sewing, knitting and other fiber arts.  She is an avid theatre fan and has a deep appreciation for all forms of musical expression.