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Jason Harper

Jason Harper

Pennsylvania

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

  • 6 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania ยท PC011520
NPI
1265080600
Based in
Pennsylvania
  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical skill building
  • Works with sleep concerns

About Jason

Jason Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has six years of clinical experience. Jason focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, and changes at work or home.

He uses straightforward conversation and practical steps in sessions. He listens closely to understand what a person hopes to change. Then he helps them set realistic goals and tries small experiments to find what works in daily life.

Jason draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals and values. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try healthier responses. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when people want support making a change, such as in recovery or lifestyle shifts.

People who come for help with sleep, relationships, parenting strain, grief, identity questions, or career stress can expect a calm, problem-solving tone. Sessions aim to build coping skills, improve communication, and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily routines.

Jason describes therapy as a collaborative effort. He helps people find practical tools to feel more centered and confident. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider what they want from therapy and discuss those goals first session.

How therapy approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's goals and values, with the therapist providing support and reflection so clients can make choices that fit their life. This approach helps people clarify what matters and decide what changes to try.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact; it teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, sleep disruption, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions often include homework like tracking thoughts or trying new behaviors between meetings.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful for recovery work, habit change, and situations where someone feels unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then he will suggest methods to try and adjust them based on what the person finds useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in their everyday routine and return to topics between work or family responsibilities.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is direct and collaborative. He listens first, then uses practical steps and small experiments to help people reach their goals.

What is his clinical background?

He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has six years of experience working with a range of concerns including substance recovery and crisis work.

Where is he licensed and located?

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

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and billed?

Cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees depend on the subscription tier and the therapist's location.

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

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