Elissa Olson , LIMHP, LMHP

Elissa Olson is a Nebraska-licensed mental health professional with 17 years of experience treating chronic and pervasive mental health and substance use disorders. Holding the credentials LIMHP and LMHP - state licenses that authorize her to provide professional mental health services - she brings extensive experience from both inpatient and outpatient settings. Elissa has worked with individuals across a wide range of ages, religious affiliations, races, cultures, genders, and sexual preferences, and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

She emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to match each client’s unique needs, recognizing that meaningful change often starts with a courageous first step. Elissa centers empowerment and support in her work, helping clients explore pathways to a more fulfilling and stable life while addressing complex issues such as trauma, addictions, mood concerns, relationship challenges, and stress-related difficulties.

Her clinical practice prioritizes thoughtful listening and individualized care, drawing on evidence-informed approaches to help clients build coping skills, improve self-esteem, and navigate transitions. Elissa’s aim is to create a therapeutic partnership that meets people where they are and helps them move toward clearer goals and greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people who need support exploring feelings, building self-understanding, and strengthening self-directed growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping skills by offering practical tools to change responses to challenging situations.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for individuals managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or patterns that create repeated distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elissa Olson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client review progress and adapt the plan so therapy stays responsive and practical.

Online therapy with Elissa is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and formats that fit different routines. These remote options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.