Katasha Harper

Compassionate care for anxiety and life change

LISW-CP South Carolina

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Katasha

Katasha Harper is a licensed social worker with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals.

Background and approach

Her work often focuses on building coping skills, restoring confidence, and guiding clients through loss or periods of change. Harper draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices to address emotional pain and practical challenges.

She recognizes that starting therapy requires courage and emphasizes collaboration, tailoring interventions to fit a client’s pace and priorities. Based in South Carolina and licensed as LISW-CP, she aims to create a respectful therapeutic partnership that supports meaningful progress over time.

Approaches That Guide Online Work and What to Expect

Katasha Harper integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping strategies. CBT focuses on exploring the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance skills, supporting clients who are working through grief, life transitions, or persistent difficult emotions.

Finding the most helpful approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each client to determine what fits best. Together they review goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges, then tailor techniques and pacing so the work feels manageable and relevant to the client's life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow ongoing access to therapy from home or other convenient locations and make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like codependency, communication problems, and isolation.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Sessions incorporate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, client-centered therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to match client needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 11 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and life-transition concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?

She holds the credential LISW-CP and is licensed in South Carolina under SC LISW-CP 16672.

In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are sessions billed and what does cost depend on?

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

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English