- 17 years experience
- Nebraska licensed
- Compassionate approach
About Elissa
Elissa Olson is a licensed mental health professional in Nebraska. She holds the LIMHP and LMHP credentials and has 17 years of experience helping people facing long-term mental health and substance use challenges. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Elissa has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, so she is comfortable with different levels of care. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try and on building strengths over time.
Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns. These include addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses challenges such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and sleep or eating difficulties.
Elissa draws from several therapeutic approaches to meet people where they are. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and emotion-focused ideas to deepen understanding of relationship patterns. Dialectical skills and existential perspectives also inform her work when appropriate.
She aims to empower people to make meaningful changes. Elissa frames therapy as a collaborative process in which goals are realistic and tailored. The first steps are a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
Elissa has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, so she is comfortable with different levels of care. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try and on building strengths over time.
Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns. These include addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also addresses challenges such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and sleep or eating difficulties.
Elissa draws from several therapeutic approaches to meet people where they are. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and emotion-focused ideas to deepen understanding of relationship patterns. Dialectical skills and existential perspectives also inform her work when appropriate.
She aims to empower people to make meaningful changes. Elissa frames therapy as a collaborative process in which goals are realistic and tailored. The first steps are a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Elissa combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused ideas to guide sessions. Client-centered Therapy centers the person’s concerns and priorities, helping them set goals and explore options at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and many daily struggles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and emotional responses to improve connection and understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elissa treats therapy as a team effort and will help decide which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also let people connect from a quieter setting if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversational work, skills practice, and goal-setting in online sessions to help people move toward clearer choices and better daily coping.
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
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and stress. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image or eating and sleeping difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, with a focus on practical steps. She tailors the conversation and treatment plan to each person and combines dialog with concrete skills work when helpful.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings treating chronic and pervasive mental health and substance use disorders.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LIMHP and LMHP credentials licensed in Nebraska and practices in that state.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.