UT Psychologist 9187581-2501 professional credentials
English languages
Evidence-based techniques
Focus on self esteem
Utah licensed psychologist
About Mitchell
Dr. Mitchell Harris is a licensed Utah psychologist with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship struggles. He focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about painful experiences and figure out what matters to them. He emphasizes building practical skills that make daily life feel more manageable.
In sessions he listens closely and helps people name patterns that get in the way of feeling better. He works with issues such as trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and addictions. Self esteem and intimacy-related concerns are also common topics he addresses, along with career stress and parenting strain.
He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and teach coping strategies. Therapy often includes learning new ways to handle strong emotions, practicing clearer communication, and trying small changes between sessions. The focus is on practical steps clients can use right away.
Dr. Harris supports people through grief, compassion fatigue, and long-term health or caregiving challenges. He also helps clients sort through attachment, abandonment, and blended family questions. These sessions tend to be steady and problem-focused, with room to process difficult feelings.
Clients can expect straightforward language and a steady, respectful presence in the room. He asks about goals early on and adjusts the work as needs change. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Many people find that clear, skill-focused methods work well when therapy happens remotely. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete coping skills for managing anxiety and low mood, such as breathing and grounding skills, behavioral activation, and step-by-step problem solving. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelm and build routines that improve day-to-day functioning.
Another approach centers on processing difficult experiences like trauma and abuse through careful pacing and support. That work often involves naming patterns, developing emotional regulation tools, and practicing new ways of relating to oneself and others. It can help with intimacy-related concerns and attachment issues by making small, steady changes over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on how things are going.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and the best way to bring therapeutic work into your routine.
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
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, and self esteem. Relationship issues, grief, parenting and career stress are also part of his practice.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize learning ways to manage emotions and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is listed as UT Psychologist 9187581-2501 and works from Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
