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Dr. Hallie Harper

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

LIMHP Nebraska

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Hallie

Dr. Hallie Harper trained in health education and later pursued a career in mental health, bringing two decades of experience to her counseling work.

Background and approach

She holds the LIMHP credential and practices in Nebraska, where she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life transitions. Her background in health promotion and holistic living informs a therapeutic outlook that addresses mind and body concerns.

Her style is described as warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She integrates cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered, acceptance-based, and emotionally focused ideas to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs.

Dr. Harper also attends to specific challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, communication and commitment concerns, and experiences of domestic violence or separation.

Clients seeking an empathetic practitioner who blends practical skills with holistic health education may find her approach well suited to navigating change and building coping skills. She frames therapy as collaborative work aimed at identifying strengths and mapping steps toward more manageable, meaningful daily living.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Dr. Hallie Harper commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and it often uses practical exercises to build coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, clarifying values, and committing to actions that align with what matters most, which can help with stress, life transitions, and long-standing patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process between therapist and client. She aims to listen to each person’s goals and preferences, then adapt techniques from CBT, ACT, and client-centered work to form a plan that fits the individual's needs and comfort level. This shared process helps establish priorities and adjust methods over time.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and use a mix of real-time conversation and written exchanges to reinforce skills and track progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship challenges, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and domestic violence.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered, acceptance-based, and emotionally focused methods to create individualized treatment plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience in mental health counseling and health promotion to her clinical work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as a LIMHP in Nebraska with license number NE LIMHP 1550 and provides services to clients in that location.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
She conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Nebraska

Languages

English