Elissa Olson
Compassionate, experienced Nebraska therapist
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About
Elissa Olson is a Nebraska-licensed mental health professional with 17 years of experience treating chronic and pervasive mental health concerns and substance use disorders. She brings long-standing experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked with people across ages, races, cultures, religions, genders, and sexual preferences.
Elissa holds Nebraska licensure as both an independent licensed mental health practitioner and as a licensed mental health professional. Her clinical work spans a wide range of issues, including addictions, trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety difficulties, relationship and family conflicts, grief, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual’s specific needs. Elissa supports and empowers clients as they take the courageous first steps toward change and toward a more fulfilling, healthier life.
- Location:
- Nebraska, United States
- Years Experience:
- 17
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Coping with life changes, Depression, Self esteem, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, BDSM, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Kink, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Stress, Anxiety, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Vaping, Veterans, Visually impaired, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NE LIMHP 855, NE LMHP 3715
- NPI Number: 1700138344
- License: LIMHP (Nebraska) #855 exp 2026-09-01 • LMHP (Nebraska) #3715 exp 2026-09-01
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care. A major benefit is flexibility - you can connect in the way that suits you best, whether by video call, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. This makes it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access care from a convenient location. Licensed professionals provide online services, and if you decide you would like a different therapist, you can switch at any time. For many individuals seeking support with everyday mental health concerns, online therapy is a practical and effective option.How much experience does Elissa Olson have?
Elissa Olson has 17 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Elissa Olson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Elissa Olson is licensed in Nebraska as a licensed independent mental health practitioner and as a licensed mental health professional (NE LIMHP 855, NE LMHP 3715).
In which languages does Elissa Olson provide therapy?
Elissa Olson provides therapy in English.
Where is Elissa Olson located?
Elissa Olson is located in Nebraska.
How can I work with Elissa Olson as my therapist?
You can work with Elissa Olson through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Elissa Olson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with Elissa Olson. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.