Elissa Olson , LIMHP, LMHP

Elissa Olson is a Nebraska-licensed mental health practitioner with 17 years of professional experience working with chronic and pervasive mental health concerns as well as substance use disorders. She holds LIMHP and LMHP credentials - Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska - and has provided care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Her work includes supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds, including different religious affiliations, ages, races, cultures, genders, and sexual preferences. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's individual needs and circumstances.

Elissa approaches therapy as a collaborative process, aiming to empower clients as they take the steps toward a more fulfilled and balanced life. She acknowledges the courage involved in seeking change and focuses on practical, person-centered support to help clients move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elissa frequently integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client's priorities guide the process and the therapist offers support without directing outcomes. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to address issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy blends skills training and emotional regulation techniques to assist with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elissa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so care remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Elissa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or travel is difficult, allowing clients to engage in therapy in the way that fits them best.