- Person-centered care
- Sleep and rest focus
- Practical skill building
About Elissa
Elissa Olson is a licensed mental health professional in Nebraska with 17 years of experience. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings treating long-term mental health and substance use concerns. She meets people where they are and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for change.
Elissa focuses on sleep and rest among many concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, career issues, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar conditions. Her approach is practical and person-centered, helping people notice what gets in the way of better sleep and clearer days.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions involve talking through immediate problems, trying small changes, and building skills that fit daily life. She adapts the conversation and plan to each person's needs rather than following a single script.
Elissa uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and existential approaches. She blends tools from these perspectives to address thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and relationships that affect rest and wellbeing.
People who come to her can expect steady support and practical steps toward better routines and coping. She frames progress as gradual and stays focused on what clients want to change. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Elissa draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so clients can speak freely about sleep, stress, and life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and sleep patterns, and uses clear steps to test new habits.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when needed to teach practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day routines. These approaches help with insomnia, anxiety, coping with change, and recurring stress that interferes with rest.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps set realistic steps for better sleep and steadier mood.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt pace and tools to match a person’s schedule and daily demands, helping changes stick over time.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elissa address?
She helps with a wide range of issues including sleep problems, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and parenting stress, grief, and attention-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical steps, discussion, and small changes that fit daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with long-term mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is licensed in Nebraska as LIMHP and LMHP and practices in that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.