Dr. Nyla Harris is a Post-doctoral Psychology Resident who works with adults across the lifespan using an integrative approach, combining Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) tailored to each client’s unique needs. As a Black, neurodivergent therapist, she is committed to creating an inclusive and affirming space for all clients to feel understood and supported.
Dr. Harris is an expert in ADHD and co-occurring diagnoses, including health anxiety, depression, OCD, and trichotillomania. She incorporates specialized ADHD-focused CBT, ACT, and hands-on executive function coaching to help neurodivergent individuals navigate challenges, embrace their strengths, and build meaningful lives.
With a multicultural and systemic lens, Dr. Harris emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting each person’s identity, cultural background, and lived experiences. She recognizes that many systems have not historically accounted for the needs of neurodivergent individuals or those from diverse backgrounds, and she strives to create a space of support for marginalized communities. Dr. Harris is deeply passionate about helping others feel seen, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey.
Dr. Harris provides both in-person and virtual therapy across Texas, specializing in ADHD and co-occurring conditions, including:
- OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
- Health Anxiety
- Phobias
- Social Anxiety
- Generalized Anxiety
- Panic
- Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (e.g., hair-pulling, skin-picking)
- Trauma
- Depression
- Psychoeducational testing for ADHD and learning disorders
Dr. Harris earned her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University and her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Kent State University.Dr. Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio and is in the final stages of independent licensure as a Psychologist in Texas.
Outside of being a therapist, Dr. Harris is a wife, mother to two energetic toddlers and three beloved fur babies. As a Midwestern transplant who has made Dallas home, she is enjoying exploring the DFW area and all it has to offer. She understands the beautiful chaos of balancing life, family, and personal growth and brings that real-world perspective into her work.
Dr. Harris is supervised by Dr. Katie Croft-Caderao.