About

Asia lanford-harris, MA, LAC, NCC, PMH-C

Hello! I am so happy to be a part of your personal and unique healing journey. 

I utilize an eclectic array of interventions to cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship and a healthy, safe space for you to share your story, frustrations, fears and goals. I lead with acceptance, honesty, genuineness, and humor. I want you to feel heard and confident in your journey and I hope to instill a joint venture where our knowledge and skills are combined to create solutions. I emphasize the importance of meeting the client where they are and taking into consideration the complexity of their situation. 

My work focuses on individuals to heal from complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, struggles with racial identity, anxiety, perinatal mental health, psychosomatic symptoms, bullying, and self-esteem. Some of the modalities I incorporate include EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Somatic Therapy. 

I emphasize on providing a gentle and safe environment for my clients to thrive in. Come as you are.

I built my foundation at Rutgers University, working with adolescents with behavioral and developmental issues as a Mental Health Specialist at the Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare Children and Adolescent Inpatient Program. I continued on to The College Of New Jersey where I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During my time at both Rutgers University and The College Of New Jersey, I have been able to work with various populations such as children, young adults, and older adults with unique experiences and diverse backgrounds. In my experience, I have been privileged to advocate for multiracial individuals and families. 

Education 

Rutgers University, Bachelors In Psychology 

The College of New Jersey, Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

In addition to my clinical work and education, I am completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Thomas Edison State University.

Certifications and Additional Training

Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)

Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)

Basic Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified

Professional Activities and Memberships

American Counseling Association (ACA) 

New Jersey Counseling Association (NJCA)