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Khara Harper

Collaborative, skills-based therapy for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Khara

Khara Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience based in Illinois. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, inviting clients to participate actively in defining goals and building practical skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and work-related struggles.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and hospice or end-of-life counseling. Khara draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical strategies, client-centered principles, and solution-focused interventions.

She blends these tools to tailor treatment to each person's needs, focusing on skill-building, clearer communication, and coping strategies that fit everyday life. Sessions emphasize practical steps and compassionate support so clients can pursue meaningful changes at their own pace.

Clients who seek pragmatic, skills-based therapy and an empathic partnership may find her style especially helpful. She offers services in English and works with clients through a subscription-based model that can be adjusted according to location and therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and workplace stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful steps forward. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, using empathy and unconditional positive regard to support self-exploration and personal growth.

Choosing the most helpful approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then combines techniques from these approaches to tailor a plan that fits the person and the situation.

Online therapy with this practice uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to engage from different locations and choose the communication style that best suits their schedule and comfort, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing life and work demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, career concerns, and compassion fatigue among other areas listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and skill-focused, blending practical interventions with empathic support to help clients build coping strategies and communication skills.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has ten years of experience working with a variety of life stressors and mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW with license number IL LCSW 149024129 and provides services to clients within that regional scope.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as available session formats to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to beginning therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English