Hi and welcome to Better Help. Whether it be therapy, counseling, guidance, coaching, or the need for connection that influenced your search for services, I'm glad you did it and am looking forward to assisting you as you create your version of a life worth living. For many people and for different reasons, it's hard to say you want help much less taking the steps to find it and I commend you, genuinely for taking the initiative to do so. With your perseverance and my understanding of behavior change, insight development, and skill building; you will be successful in achieving your goals.
My approach to improving mental health is aided by a thorough understanding of acute, chronic, and situational mental illnesses as well as experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of diverse populations including working professionals, LGBTQIA, students and communities of color. I specialize in the treatment of personality disorders, trauma, and suicide prevention. I am certified in several psychotherapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I also utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness practices. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida State University and a Master of Social Work from Saint Leo University. I have gained my current knowledge from work with community, private, medical, and school mental health services.
Currently, I am providing services on weekdays and evenings. I am able to accommodate weekend appointments by request.
Looking forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW16918
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Makisha Brown-Harp. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Makisha is an absolutely amazing therapist. She doesn't just listen, she follows up with documents and additional stuff to keep you on track throughout the week. I feel like I have grown so much in the time I have been meeting with her, she is by far the best therapist I have ever met. She brought structure to my healing process, I feel like I have a solid direction to go in, and better coping mechanisms to work on.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Makisha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Makisha is a truly outstanding therapist. She has tremendous perspective and provides very sound, thoughtful guidance. I’ve only had two sessions with her but I can already say that her advice has paid HUGE dividends in my life already. I look forward to continuing to learn about myself with Makisha’s guidance.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Makisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
she is the best! so glad i found her through this ap.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Makisha for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Makisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and self esteem
Makisha is by far the best therapist I have ever had. I could not be happier with her professionalism, knowledge, and compassion dealing with the things that I bring her. She is extremely skilled and I would happily recommend her to anyone, especially to other marginalized people (BIPOC, queer, trans, etc.). I can tell her anything and know that she is not only listening, but formulating concrete ways to work through my problems.
Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Makisha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Makisha listens to my concerns and makes me feel validated. She remembers small details about me like my birthday and the little things I mention in my sessions. She makes me feel heard and understood. I highly recommend her to all friends and colleagues.
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with Makisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes