Jodi Harris, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing mental health therapy to individuals ages 14+ and couples.
Welcome!
Hi! I’m Jodi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - Virginia and Texas) who works with adults, couples, parents, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, family and partner communication, family of origin concerns, adjustment to life transitions, work and school stress, health issues, and other challenges. I have a particular interest and skill set in supporting people living or working across cultures – including immigrant and migrant communities, individuals seeking refuge from community violence, expats, Foreign Service, military, and third culture kids (TCKs) and their families. I also have direct experience with and special interest in working with families affected by Type 1 Diabetes.
I currently provide mental health services via tele-therapy for clients living in Virginia or abroad and connected to a US Mission overseas (Embassy or Consulate).
If you’re interested in working with me, please contact me through my Psychology Today profile.
Click here to learn more about my personal and professional background.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is open, authentic, nurturing, creative, and collaborative. I work with my clients to foster resilience, cultivate insight, see things anew, and live in tune with their values and the vision of who they most want to be in the world. I believe deeply in my clients and am dedicated to creating a therapeutic relationship steeped in trust and compassion. I even believe that therapy can be fun!
I aim to create an environment where my clients can build their sense of self-compassion while working towards the shifts they’d like to see happen in their lives. In that sense, I provide a space where my clients can feel accountable to their goals - however they define them. I love to incorporate books, music, film, and art references into my work with clients and value supporting my clients with therapy “homework” that brings a sense of fun and creativity in their lives.
My work draws upon a variety of perspectives, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based therapies (including from MBSR and MBCT), elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also trained in Gottman Method Couple Therapy. I am currently undergoing training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and welcome clients who are interested in EMDR. An explanation of EMDR therapy is available here. You might also check out this overview video or this brief video.
I have extensive experience working across cultures and am committed to providing a warm and accepting environment where my client’s unique life experience is an asset to healing and growth.