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Jason Harper

Jason Harper, LPC

Pennsylvania

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships

  • Client-Centered methods
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Jason

Jason Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience. He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, and relationship problems. Jason also lists anger among his areas of focus and helps clients who are adjusting to life changes or coping with grief and trauma.

He uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused techniques. Sessions tend to look at patterns of thought and behavior, practical coping strategies, and what matters most to the client. Jason draws on client-centered methods to keep discussions grounded in the person’s priorities.

His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods and Motivational Interviewing to support change. That means identifying unhelpful thinking, trying out small behavior shifts, and strengthening motivation to follow through. He also integrates mindfulness ideas to help people manage distress in everyday moments.

Jason has worked with people dealing with career stress, parenting strain, intimacy and self-esteem issues, ADHD, and addiction recovery. He is accustomed to crisis-affected situations and to helping clients rebuild routine and confidence after setbacks.

Sessions are practical and focused on skills people can apply between meetings. Jason emphasizes building strength, clearer decision making, and steady coping tools rather than quick fixes. He invites clients to set goals and track progress together.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on what the client says matters most. It helps people clarify their goals and feel heard while deciding next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing thought and behavior patterns, trying small experiments, and using practical tools to reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger.

Choosing an approach happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then they will try methods that fit and adjust them as needed rather than sticking to a single technique.

Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow for different check-in styles such as shorter conversations when time is tight. It can also let people try techniques in the context of everyday life and bring examples from home or work into sessions for discussion.

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 concerns does he address related to anger?

He lists anger among many areas he works with, including stress, relationship problems, and coping with life changes.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, conversational style that draws on client-centered work, CBT techniques, and motivational interviewing to set goals and try changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working in clinical mental health settings and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

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

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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