Jessica Harp, LPC

Jessica Harp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina with eight years of experience delivering clinical care to people facing a wide range of life challenges. Her work centers on helping individuals, families, and organizations develop practical strategies and therapeutic systems that support healthier functioning and clearer direction.

She offers an array of services including psychotherapy and psychoeducation, and integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Jessica also employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing when these approaches match a client’s needs. Her practice addresses concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, addiction, self-esteem, and challenges related to career and parenting.

Jessica has held clinical leadership and treatment roles across varied settings, including Manager of Clinical Operations at All Points North Lodge, Clinical Program Manager at Rock Springs Help for Heroes, Clinical Program Manager at Highland Springs, and inpatient clinical therapist at the Cleveland Clinic. For more information about her services and professional background, visit https://www.ascendingroot.com/

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica Harp uses several evidence-informed approaches to help clients pursue meaningful change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that matter - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought patterns and teaches strategies to reframe thinking and change behaviors, often supporting work with depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive or self-harming behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, and then tailors interventions accordingly rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Licensed professionals will adapt methods over time to match progress and changing needs.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility that fits many schedules and circumstances. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from familiar surroundings, and fit sessions into busy routines while still working toward meaningful outcomes with a therapist.