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Jason Harper

Jason Harper, LPC

Pennsylvania

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Young adult issues

  • Anxiety and depression
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Motivational interviewing

About Jason

Jason Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of experience. He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, and substance misuse. Jason also lists work with LGBT issues, career questions, grief, trauma, and ADHD among his areas of focus.

He uses approaches drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, existential ideas, and mindfulness. Sessions are aimed at helping people name what’s happening, try new ways of responding, and build practical skills to manage daily life. Conversations tend to be direct and goal-focused rather than theoretical.

Jason describes his work as helping people become more steady under pressure. He helps clients look at patterns that get in the way, and then tests small changes that can make daily life easier. He also supports people through transitions like new jobs, relationship changes, or recovery from substance problems.

In practice he mixes short-term problem solving with deeper reflection when it’s useful. That can mean mood and behavior work one week and values or meaning questions another week. He often uses clear techniques from CBT alongside motivational interviewing to support change.

People who contact him should expect practical conversation, concrete strategies, and a focus on building confidence. To arrange a first meeting, follow the site flow to view online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire.

How his approaches work for online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens and follows what the client brings, helping them clarify goals and decide what to try next. This approach can help when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-focused method that helps people find reasons to change and build commitment without pressure.

Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with practical skill-building and later shifting to deeper values or meaning questions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, work, or travel, and they can allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. The focus is on finding a way of working that fits day-to-day life and the client’s goals.

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

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He lists stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance misuse, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related areas including career and self-esteem.

How would he approach my problem?

He combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to identify patterns and test practical changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of clinical experience working in mental health after completing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

What are his credentials and location?

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

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English and limited to his stated practice region.

What session formats does he offer?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site flow.

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