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Katasha Harper, LISW-CP
South Carolina
LISW-CP focused on anxiety and grief
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Values based work
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Katasha
Katasha Harper is a South Carolina licensed independent social worker with clinical practice privileges (LISW-CP) and 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, motivation, and depression. Her practical approach is aimed at people who want clear steps to feel more capable day to day.
She uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She listens to what matters most and then discusses small experiments and new skills to try between meetings.
Katasha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify personal values and build committed actions. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools may be introduced to manage strong emotions and improve moment-to-moment coping.
Her work often centers on practical problems - coping with life changes, dealing with shame or guilt, handling family-of-origin issues, and navigating loss. She also supports people facing relationship stress, money worries, aging or end-of-life concerns, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions aim to break concerns into manageable steps. People leave with simple skills and short practice tasks to use between sessions. The focus is on what can change now, with clear ideas to try and review next time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Katasha commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in clear, actionable ways. CBT focuses on spotting thoughts and habits that increase stress and then testing small behavior changes. ACT helps people identify what matters to them and choose actions that align with those values. She also brings client-centered techniques to keep sessions collaborative and practical.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That plan is adjusted based on what helps most in real life, so clients and therapist make decisions together.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people practice new skills between sessions and apply them to everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes. The focus is on practical experiments and skills to reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and life transition challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the South Carolina LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions are billed through a cancellable subscription model.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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