Therapist profile
Elissa Olson, LIMHP, LMHP
Licensed mental health clinician - Parenting and family concerns
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About Elissa
Elissa Olson is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, relationship strain, grief, stress, and a broad range of other concerns listed in her profile. Sessions are offered in English and intended for adults in Nebraska.
She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background means she is familiar with more acute care needs as well as ongoing counseling. Her work has included people from many religious and cultural backgrounds and a range of genders and sexual orientations.
Elissa describes her approach as client-centered, which means conversations begin with the person’s priorities and goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thoughts and behaviors and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation when appropriate. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and existential ideas inform work around relationships and life meaning.
In a session she listens for what matters most to the client, then co-creates practical steps to try between meetings. That can include skill practice, changing unhelpful patterns, or thinking through difficult decisions. She adapts the pace and focus to each person’s situation.
Many adults seek help for parenting stress, family conflict, or problems linked to trauma and addiction. Others come for mood, sleep, or attention concerns. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's concerns first. Online conversations begin by identifying what matters most and setting practical goals to work toward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying behavioral experiments to change patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, or relationship stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That means sessions may mix client-centered listening with CBT exercises or DBT skill practice depending on the issue being addressed.
The biography did not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm the current online options. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and let sessions happen without travel time. It also means practical things like practicing skills during everyday routines and using session time to plan steps between meetings.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She addresses addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting stress, relationship strain, grief, and many related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She combines that with CBT, DBT skills, and emotionally-focused approaches as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LIMHP and LMHP credentials and is licensed in Nebraska.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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