
Joel Harris
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist, Psychotherapist
I am a licensed psychologist with openings this week for virtual therapy. I am also registered with PSYPACT and can see people in over 40 states.
Hi, I’m Dr. Joel Harris. You’ve built your life around solving complex problems, but lately, your thoughts won’t slow down. Whether you’re managing workplace pressure, academic stress, or major life changes, therapy can help you find clarity and relief. I specialize in working with professionals, PhD students, and post-docs who experience burnout, anxiety, or self-doubt. Together, we’ll set two focused goals by our third session and build practical strategies that fit your world; from deadlines and defenses, to family and fatigue. As a biracial psychologist (Seneca/Haudenosaunee and White) living with autoimmune challenges, I understand the weight of high expectations and the need to honor authenticity. My approach combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered, and solution-focused techniques. Clients describe my style as calm, collaborative, and grounded in real-world understanding. Sessions are offered online throughout North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. I offer weekday, evening, and weekend appointments to fit busy schedules. My coordinator with OnPoint Billing LLC, ensures smooth setup and insurance verification before your first session. If you’re ready to find balance without losing your drive, reach out today. I typically respond within 24 hours.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Burnout
- Career
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Divorce
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$200 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- DSHIP – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- Medicare – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- Oscar – North Carolina
- UMR – North Carolina
- United HealthCare – North Carolina
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
PSYPACT Provider
Mobility number: 12029
Psychologist
North Carolina Psychology Board
5770, North Carolina
Education
University of Memphis
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2015
Counseling Psychology - focus on clinical practice with adults