Dr. Paul Harris is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and has been involved in many aspects of the mental health field for over 30 years. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Taylor University in Indiana, his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University, and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology (Chicago-campus).  Dr. Harris completed his internship at Vanderbilt University-Veterans Administration (an APA accredited internship program) in Nashville TN.

Dr. Harris has extensive experience in hospital and outpatient settings, working with people of all ages and conditions. He has considerable experience in psychological assessment and treatment of conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Grief, and many others. In addition, Paul has served as clinical supervisor to many psychology and counseling interns and post-doctoral residents in the Chicago-land area.  Paul’s leadership experiences include serving as Executive Director of Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago and in his current role as Director of Harris Clinical Group. 

Paul is interested in the integration of Christian thought and current psychodynamic thinking and practice.  He enjoys working with church leaders and communities to bring better understanding and respect for both psychological and spiritual perspectives when considering human struggles.  In describing his clinical approach, he says, “I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are highly motivated to find healing through better (sometimes painful) self-understanding and courageous personal reflection.  I focus on discovering deep understandings of each person and then connecting these to healthier levels of self-care.  My hope and belief is that this work will bring healing, not only to my clients, but to those beyond the consultation room.”  Paul adds, “For most people, our symptoms of anxiety and depression actually make sense and are understandable once we feel safe enough to talk about what might be closer to the root of the problem.  It may take some time, but if we do this well, therapy can be a healing, reassuring, and profoundly re-centering experience.”

Paul is also a musician who sincerely savors a well-crafted song and meaningful lyric.  He likens the process of psychotherapy to honest artistic expression as both are attempts to uncover and reveal the remarkable beauty in the world and in each of us, even though this beauty is often hidden just below the suffering we see in this world and the pain we experience in our lives.