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Katasha Harper

Therapist · South Carolina

Compassionate social worker focused on practical change

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Katasha Harper
Credentials
LISW-CP
License
LISW-CP, South Carolina · 16672
NPI
1932942190
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Mindful coping skills

About Katasha

Katasha Harper is a licensed social worker in South Carolina with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life.

She uses a few different methods in sessions, including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness skills to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help clients notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. She also draws on client-centered listening to make space for each person's story.

Katasha tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. She pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, and patterns like codependency when they come up. She also addresses life transitions, caregiving and end-of-life concerns, and challenges around money and purpose.

Her work emphasizes clear, doable strategies. That can mean practicing new communication habits, building coping tools for anxiety, or setting boundaries to reduce burnout. Sessions aim to leave people with at least one small, actionable change to try between meetings.

People who value a compassionate listener and straightforward guidance may find her style helpful. She encourages taking the first step and will meet clients where they are to plan next steps together.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose small actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and issues around life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches moment-to-moment awareness and simple exercises to calm the body and mind, which can support stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals and test methods that feel useful, adjusting the plan as progress or new needs appear. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions reflect their preferences and real-life needs.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or after work. Different session formats and scheduling options may be available, so confirm current session options before booking. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable - for example, learning a grounding practice to try between sessions or rehearsing a difficult conversation with supportive coaching - so it can be applied in everyday situations.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as codependency, family of origin concerns, and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical, combining client-centered listening with skills-based methods like CBT and mindfulness to help people handle daily challenges.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional work experience helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, motivation, self-esteem, and depression.

What credentials and region apply?

She holds the SC LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin if I want to meet with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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