- Practical goal setting
- Trauma informed care
- Experience with addictions
About Elissa
Elissa Olson is a licensed mental health professional in Nebraska with 17 years of clinical experience. She has provided care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked alongside people with long-term mental health and substance use concerns. Elissa aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they consider change.
She uses straightforward conversation to tailor a plan that fits each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, with attention to feelings and relationships. Elissa draws on several approaches, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.
Many people come to her for help with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and stress from life transitions. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and caregiver stress. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic illness impact, attachment and abandonment issues, and sexuality-related topics.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens first, then helps set short-term goals and small, doable steps. Progress is tracked in ways that make sense to each person rather than using one-size-fits-all plans.
Elissa offers sessions in English and practices across a wide range of concerns. People interested in starting are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
She uses straightforward conversation to tailor a plan that fits each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, with attention to feelings and relationships. Elissa draws on several approaches, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.
Many people come to her for help with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and stress from life transitions. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and caregiver stress. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic illness impact, attachment and abandonment issues, and sexuality-related topics.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens first, then helps set short-term goals and small, doable steps. Progress is tracked in ways that make sense to each person rather than using one-size-fits-all plans.
Elissa offers sessions in English and practices across a wide range of concerns. People interested in starting are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
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
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It emphasizes understanding a person's perspective and shaping sessions around their goals, which can help with self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for anger, emotion regulation, and patterns that lead to repeated distress.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few techniques to see what fits best rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not specify formats here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to maintain continuity of care when sessions fit into everyday routines, and the therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they work with the client's schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and stress from life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct, focusing on listening first, setting short-term goals, and taking practical steps toward change.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 17 years of professional work experience in inpatient and outpatient settings treating chronic and pervasive mental health and substance use concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LIMHP and LMHP credentials and is licensed in Nebraska.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.