- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life change coping
About Hallie
Dr. Hallie Harper is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, and major life changes. Her background includes work in health promotion and higher education, and she draws on that experience when helping people who want practical support during transitions.
Harper describes a practice influenced by both mental health counseling and health education. She emphasizes straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills, and addressing problems like abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life course changes.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). That mix is used to address mood, coping, communication, and relationship patterns rather than as a guarantee of outcome. Practical tools and behavioral strategies often appear alongside space to talk through difficult feelings.
People meet her for help with specific problems such as divorce, blended family issues, commitment and control struggles, body image, and communication problems. She also has experience with adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and disability, and histories of trauma or domestic violence.
Her style is interactive and respectful. She emphasizes patience and clear, teachable steps drawn from her health education and counseling background. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different ways of responding to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding patterns in close relationships and improving communication to reduce conflict and increase connection.Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will review goals, current problems, and personal preferences and then suggest which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress or needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let people choose session rhythms that match work, caregiving, or medical needs. Talk with the clinician about timing, length, and practical needs so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and domestic violence.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck after a major change?
She uses a mix of approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and EFT to identify goals and build practical skills. Sessions combine discussion with behavioral strategies to address decision points and emotional barriers.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 20 years of experience working in mental health and health promotion settings, including work in counseling and higher education.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a LIMHP licensed in Nebraska. Her practice base is in Nebraska and she works from that state.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.