Therapist profile
Elissa Olson, LIMHP, LMHP
Nebraska
LIMHP in Nebraska - anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLIMHP, LMHP
- LicenseLIMHP, Nebraska / 855; LMHP, Nebraska / 3715
- NPI1700138344
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNebraska
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Elissa
Elissa Olson is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP, LMHP) in Nebraska with 17 years of professional experience. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and with people who face long-term mental health and substance use challenges. She lists anger among the concerns she helps with, alongside stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addictions.
She takes a straightforward approach in sessions. Conversations and plans are shaped around what the person brings to the room. Expect practical discussion about patterns, skills to try between sessions, and steps to reduce reactive behavior such as snapping or rumination.
Elissa uses a mix of well-known therapy methods. She draws on client-centered work to keep the focus on the person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used to change unhelpful thinking and improve emotional regulation. Emotionally-Focused and Existential ideas are available when people want to look at meaning, attachment, or deeper relationship concerns.
Her background includes treating chronic and pervasive disorders and working across a wide range of identities and beliefs. That experience informs how she approaches complex or layered problems like co-morbidity, trauma, and substance use alongside anger and relationship strain.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while still allowing time to talk through hard moments. People who want clear strategies for managing temper, better communication under stress, or help after a traumatic event may find this style useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Elissa uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's concerns and goals. That approach means conversations start with what matters most to the client and build from there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can be practiced between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for tolerating distress and managing strong emotions, useful when anger flares.Finding the right mix of methods is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try techniques that fit the client's needs and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most, so the work is practical and responsive rather than fixed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical care, and it can reduce travel time. Some people prefer a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, or audio-only meetings if bandwidth is limited. Ask about the available formats when you select the See online therapy options button so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anger plus related issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and ADHD.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical CBT and DBT tools to reduce reactive responses and build emotional regulation skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is listed as LIMHP and LMHP and practices in Nebraska.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States see her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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