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Shanas Harris

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS

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Available both in-person and online
5189 Texas Avenue Abilene, TX 79606
Healing begins in the safety of a genuine relationship, one where you feel seen, heard, and understood. You already hold the wisdom and strength to create the life you want. My role is to walk beside you as a guide and partner, helping you uncover the clarity and confidence that already lives within you. Together, we’ll explore the stories and pressures that no longer serve you and begin to rebuild a life that feels authentic, empowered, and deeply connected. Working with couples and families will focus on the needs of the system. Sessions are designed to identify patterns and move toward deeper understanding of each other.
Here you will find a space free of judgment, a place where you can explore parts of yourself that may have felt too vulnerable or unsafe to face before. Through curiosity, compassion, and understanding, you will experience genuine acceptance and begin to re-write your story. Couples benefit by identifying needs and wounds, developing authenticity.
My hope for you is freedom; from shame, from the weight of expectations, and from the fear of not being “enough.” You deserve to feel grounded, connected, and at peace within yourself. Therapy isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about coming home to who you truly are. With couples I provide safety for any relationship style or orientation, or issue.
Call or Shanas Harris now for a free 15 minute consultation - (325) 550-1475

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5189 Texas Avenue

Abilene, TX 79606 map

(325) 550-1475
My website
Your needs matter! Experience your sessions in person or virtually, with appointments in the daytime as well as evenings!
$90 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (325) 550-1475
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5189 Texas Avenue

Abilene, TX 79606 map

(325) 550-1475
My website
Your needs matter! Experience your sessions in person or virtually, with appointments in the daytime as well as evenings!
$90 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $90
  • Couple Sessions $90

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I am unable to accept insurance at this time.
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Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 550-1475
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I am unable to accept insurance at this time.
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Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 550-1475

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Texas / 206183 Supervised by Gretchen E Etheredge (Texas / 201462) Shanas D Harris
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I have worked as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, am a certified health coach, and a yoga instructor. My training and internships have prepared me to see a wide variety of clients with an open mind and accepting heart. I am also EMDR Trained (Eye Movement Desensitized and Reprocessing).
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 550-1475
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I have worked as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, am a certified health coach, and a yoga instructor. My training and internships have prepared me to see a wide variety of clients with an open mind and accepting heart. I am also EMDR Trained (Eye Movement Desensitized and Reprocessing).
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 550-1475

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Teen Violence
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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This is a non judgmental space so you are fully able to examine areas of your life without shame. You will receive acceptance and empathy to better improve your relationship with yourself, family or partner. The work we do is to strengthen your understanding of what the problem is and what leads to improvement. I work with a variety of issues and communities of people.
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 550-1475
"
This is a non judgmental space so you are fully able to examine areas of your life without shame. You will receive acceptance and empathy to better improve your relationship with yourself, family or partner. The work we do is to strengthen your understanding of what the problem is and what leads to improvement. I work with a variety of issues and communities of people.
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 550-1475

Endorsement

Jeffrey D Emery
Jeffrey D Emery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT-S
Shanas is skilled and has a great heart for her clients. A background in Yoga connects the emotional systems with the somatic and helps her engage holistically with clients. One thing you will notice about her quickly is her genuineness and authenticity.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Play Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a whole person, collaborative, integrative, and experiential approach to therapy. Utilizing Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy I will meet you where you are opening up new way for you to explore and hold difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them. I also use mindfulness, breath work, and somatic practices for nervous system regulation.
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 550-1475
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I use a whole person, collaborative, integrative, and experiential approach to therapy. Utilizing Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy I will meet you where you are opening up new way for you to explore and hold difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them. I also use mindfulness, breath work, and somatic practices for nervous system regulation.
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (325) 550-1475

Location

Primary Location

5189 Texas Avenue

Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 550-1475

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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Your needs matter! Experience your sessions in person or virtually, with appointments in the daytime as well as evenings!
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call for a free consultation now - (325) 550-1475
"
Your needs matter! Experience your sessions in person or virtually, with appointments in the daytime as well as evenings!
Photo of Shanas Harris, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Shanas Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Call for a free consultation now - (325) 550-1475