Elissa Olson, LIMHP, LMHP
Compassionate, practical mental health care
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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT skills
- Focus on life transitions
About Elissa
Elissa Olson is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska with 17 years of experience. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She meets people where they are and focuses on respectful, compassionate care.
Her work centers on practical conversation and a plan shaped to each person's needs. Sessions cover common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, and work or career strain.
Olson draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. She uses Client-Centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supports emotion regulation and coping skills when feelings feel intense.
Her background includes work with people facing trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar conditions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and identity concerns, and a range of attachment or personality issues. She has experience across diverse ages, cultures, genders, and religious backgrounds.
Elissa emphasizes collaboration and practical tools. She tailors conversation and treatment plans to each individual. Seeking change can be hard; she offers steady support and guidance through that process.
Her work centers on practical conversation and a plan shaped to each person's needs. Sessions cover common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, and work or career strain.
Olson draws on several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. She uses Client-Centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supports emotion regulation and coping skills when feelings feel intense.
Her background includes work with people facing trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar conditions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and identity concerns, and a range of attachment or personality issues. She has experience across diverse ages, cultures, genders, and religious backgrounds.
Elissa emphasizes collaboration and practical tools. She tailors conversation and treatment plans to each individual. Seeking change can be hard; she offers steady support and guidance through that process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Nebraska, Nebraska
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and how they help
Elissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus sessions around each person's priorities and experience, allowing conversation to shape the work. This approach helps when people need a supportive space to identify goals and make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping, which can be helpful for intense mood swings or relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elissa collaborates with clients to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as the work unfolds so the plan stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote work lets them apply skills directly into daily routines and keeps momentum between sessions. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and pacing to match what will be most useful for each person.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and stress from life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then builds a plan that fits each person's goals and day-to-day life.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LIMHP and LMHP in Nebraska and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
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