Dr. Chaiqua Harris, LPC-Associate

Meet Dr. Chaiqua A. Harris

Dr. Chaiqua A. Harris is a dedicated Counselor Educator with over a decade of experience shaping future mental health professionals. Throughout her career, she has supervised counseling training facilities and mentored master’s-level clinical mental health counseling students, guiding them through their practicum and internship experiences.

Clinically, Dr. Harris has served in various roles, including adolescent offender therapist, behavior interventionist, and school counselor. Her work has spanned diverse populations and presenting concerns such as trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), career and life challenges, anxiety, and depression.

Credentials & Education

• Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision – Mississippi State University (2014)
• M.S. in Counselor Education, School Counseling – Mississippi State University (2007)
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Texas)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Anger Management Specialist
• Mississippi Educator’s License, Class AAAA

Areas of Specialty

• Relationship & Friendship Challenges
• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Personal Empowerment
• Life Transitions
• Career Development
• Navigating Cultural Identity & Challenges

Dr. Harris is passionate about walking alongside clients from all walks of life, helping them uncover their most authentic selves. She believes each person is the expert of their own story and sometimes just needs support in “digging up the weeds” to rediscover their strengths and clarity. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian principles, and Psychodynamic techniques, always tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.