Michael S.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (475) 244-7745
Many people seek therapy feeling anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed — or caught in reactions that feel hard to control, even with insight, effort, and genuine intention.
Often, the struggle is not a lack of understanding. Instead, the nervous system remains under strain, shaping reactions, emotions, and relationships in ways that make change feel harder than it “should.”
I work with individuals, couples, and families throughout Connecticut, offering telehealth sessions for adults and children age 6 and older, with parent involvement when helpful.
My approach is warm, integrative, and practical. We work together to slow things down, understand emotional patterns and triggers, and build skills that support greater choice and flexibility. Sessions are active and supportive, helping your nervous system settle, relationships improve, and meaningful change take root in daily life.
If part of you senses life could feel lighter, more connected, or less overwhelming — even if that feels hard to imagine right now — you’re not alone. Therapy offers a space to slow things down, gain clarity, and create real change.
If you’re considering therapy, I invite you to reach out.
Call or Email Michael S. Harris now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 244-7745
Let's Connect (475) 244-7745
Finances
Payment Methods
Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- HUSKY Health
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- We accept most major plans
Michael S. Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 244-7745
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 3601 Michael Harris
- In Practice for 28 years
- Attended Western Michigan University, Counseling Psychology, PhD, Graduated 2008
- Degree/Diploma from Graduate Theological Union - Starr King School for the Ministry, Psychology and Spirituality MDiv / 1996
- Degree/Diploma from California State University - East Bay, Marriage Family and Child Counseling / School Counseling MA / 1998
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michael S. Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 244-7745
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
Michael S. Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 244-7745
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Spiritually Informed
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Michael S. Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 244-7745
Location
Additional Location
Teletherapy Connecticut Statewide
West Hartford, CT 06107
(475) 244-7745Nearby Areas
Michael S. Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 244-7745