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Jason Harper
Experience
6 years
Based in
Pennsylvania
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Jason Harper

LPC

Calm, practical counseling for life changes

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Pennsylvania · PC011520
NPI
1265080600

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  • Client-focused care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Change-oriented support

About Jason

Jason Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. He has six years of clinical experience helping people who are facing anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and addiction recovery. Jason uses straightforward language and a calm approach to make sessions feel manageable for people under stress.

He earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and draws on several practical methods in his work. Jason emphasizes listening first and then offering tools people can try between sessions. He often uses client-centered techniques to help clients feel heard and understood.

Jason also integrates cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when someone is working through change, such as substance use or shifting life habits. Mindfulness and existential ideas help people who are wrestling with meaning, values, and big life transitions.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps. Jason helps people build coping skills, manage emotions, and strengthen decision-making. He pays attention to practical needs like sleeping, work stress, parenting strain, and relationship communication.

People come for help with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and career stress. He aims to support clients in building confidence and steadying their day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding your experience and responding with empathy so you feel heard and seen; it helps when stress, low self-esteem, or relationship concerns make it hard to decide what to do next. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to test new ways of coping, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and anger. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to make a change by exploring ambivalence and boosting internal motivation, a helpful fit for addictions or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are encouraged to give feedback about what feels useful so sessions stay focused and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between obligations. It can also let some people use shorter check-ins or avoid being on camera when that makes sessions more comfortable. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions practical and usable in everyday routines, helping clients practice skills where they live and work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jason address?

He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and self-esteem.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on listening, clear goals, and tools you can try between meetings.

What is his professional background?

Jason holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has six years of clinical experience working with adults facing a range of mental health challenges.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients meet with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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