Jessica Harp

Practical, skills-based therapy for lasting change

LPC South Carolina

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jessica

Jessica Harp is a licensed professional counselor with eight years of clinical experience working to help people move toward healthier functioning.

Background and approach

She brings a range of therapeutic methods to her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered approaches, and motivational interviewing, and adapts interventions to meet individual needs. Her background includes clinical and program management roles in residential and inpatient settings, where she supported program development and direct clinical care.

This experience informs a practical style that blends skills training, psychoeducation, and exploration of underlying patterns to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue. Jessica emphasizes collaboration and aims to help people build skills for coping with life changes, managing impulses, and improving self-esteem.

She works with issues across a broad spectrum including addiction, personality-related concerns, family-of-origin patterns, and stress related to career or caregiving, tailoring her approach to each client’s goals and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and skill building

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. It is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, and social avoidance by teaching practical tools for coping and behavior change.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility through mindfulness and acceptance strategies combined with committed action. This approach can be useful for handling ongoing stress, grief, or chronic emotional patterns that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and tailor a plan that draws from CBT, ACT, DBT, or client-centered methods as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations. These options support regular skill practice, timely check-ins, and ongoing collaboration between clients and licensed professionals to help progress toward stated goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family problems, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines practical skills training, psychoeducation, and exploratory work using approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and client-centered therapy to match the client's needs.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has eight years of experience and has held clinical and program management roles in residential and inpatient settings, which inform her practice.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Jessica holds an LPC and is licensed as CO LPC LPC.0017620 and SC LPC 9149, and she practices in South Carolina.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to therapist availability.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Colorado, South Carolina

Languages

English