Dr. Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist who achieved her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from The Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology (WSPP), a small, APA-accredited clinical psychology program in Milwaukee, WI. She completed her APA-accredited clinical internship at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Tallahassee, FL.
Dr. Harrison has over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic services and interventions to a variety of individuals. Throughout her doctoral training and employment experiences she has had the opportunity to provide treatment at a variety of clinical settings including but not limited to residential/outpatient substance abuse facilities, community clinics, private practice, rehabilitation and nursing facilities, Veteran Affairs (VA), and Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
In therapy, She has worked with a wide range of clinical presentations and concerns including but not limited to; depressed mood, anxiousness, grief, trauma, communication difficulty, stress, interpersonal conflict, substance abuse, severe and persistent mental illness, adjustment problems, dysregulated mood, personality disorders, and problematic sexual behaviors. She has experience conducting psychological evaluations for diagnostic clarification. She also has experience completing Sex Offender Evaluations and treatment in the correctional and community setting.
Dr. Harrison is a professional and compassionate provider who uses her advanced skills in active listening to provide feedback and support. She challenges thought distortions while partnering with her clients to create effective strategies for change. She presents as open minded and nonjudgmental which allows for unrestricted discussion. Dr. Harrison believes that there is something appealing about many orientations, as they often have aspects that resonate as being beneficial to the client in the moment. She enjoys figuring out which one is most compatible to the way you understand yourself and your environment. She has found that CBT can be reasonably implemented in many settings and situations. It can also be proactive in nature as it attempts to anticipate problems that may arise and provide clients with skills to cope with their identified concerns. Flexibility is key!
