Therapist Mentor

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Dr. Danica Harris,SEP

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About Danica

As co-owner of Empowered Healing Dallas, my work centers on creating a community of therapists and clients who believe that healing is possible through safe and secure relationships, embodiment, and gentleness. After many years of seeing clients directly, I now focus on supporting our team and growing spaces where both therapists and clients can thrive, places that honor the body’s wisdom and the human need for connection.

 

My passion has always been helping people come home to themselves. I see therapy as a sacred collaboration, one that invites curiosity, courage, and self-trust. Through mentorship and community education, I help our team integrate trauma-informed, somatic, and relational approaches so they can show up authentically and sustainably for their clients.

 

While I’m no longer taking ongoing therapy clients, my work continues through The Empowered Therapist, where I lead Somatic Intensives, healing retreats, and therapist entrepreneur mentorship programs for both clients and professionals. These offerings allow me to blend clinical expertise with embodied practice, helping people reconnect with their strength, softness, and capacity for change.

 

At Empowered Healing Dallas, I’m deeply proud of the culture we’ve built: one rooted in integrity, inclusivity, and ferocious gentleness. I believe healing is collective work, it begins within us and ripples outward into our relationships, workplaces, and communities.

aREAS OF fOCUS:

  • Somatic & trauma-informed healing
  • EMDR & attachment-based integration
  • Nervous system regulation & body awareness
  • Complex trauma & relational healing
  • Therapist mentorship & support
  • Women’s empowerment & embodiment
  • Entrepreneur & healer coaching

education & TRAINING:

  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
  • M.A. in Counseling Psychology
  • Graduate Certificate in Gender & Multicultural Studies
  • B.S. in Psychology
  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
  • Somatic Resilience & Regulation Certification
  • Attachment-Focused EMDR Trained
  • Sound Bath Healer & Reiki Master
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My Mission:
For each of us to have safe places and relationships in our lives as I believe safety is the foundation through which each of us can fully be known and seen. 

  My hope is that folx who find our practice are able to be seen and met by their therapist, as attunement and care are critical in repairing past attachment and relational wounds.
My Journey:
Growing up in a working-class family, college was not an expectation. After becoming an esthetician and working in skin-care education for many years, I made the leap to return to school in hopes of becoming a therapist. Growing Empowered Healing Dallas into a group practice has been such an honor, and I am so grateful to our team and our communities for their trust.

FAQs

  • What is Somatic Experiencing, and how does it help with trauma?
    Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-based approach that gently helps your nervous system complete stuck fight/flight/freeze responses. Instead of retelling every detail, we slow down, notice sensations, and build regulation so your body learns how to be safe.

 

  • Do you lead retreats for trauma survivors?
    Yes. I facilitate restorative retreats that blend somatic practices, gentle movement, attachment, and community connection. They’re designed to deepen healing in a contained, supportive setting for folks who want focused time away from daily life.

 

  • How do I know if Somatic Experiencing is right for me?
    SE may be a good fit if talk therapy helped some, but your body still feels on edge, numb, or shut down. If you’re curious about reconnecting with your body at a safe, manageable pace, we can start there. Already working with a therapist, but looking to add somatic practices into your healing process? Determine if somatic coaching might be a good fit for you.

Self-Care Rituals:

I really enjoy spending time with my pups and loved ones. Time with friends truly nourishes my soul. I love to watch TV shows and light-hearted rom coms, and I make time for gentle movement as I am always striving to increase my here-and-now awareness.

Last updated 4/30/2026

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