Dr. Hallie Harper

Dr. Hallie Harper began her path toward helping others through an early interest in health careers and a changing plan that led her into therapy. She holds a LIMHP and a doctorate in higher education with a concentration in health education. She has practiced in Nebraska for about 20 years and has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and recovery from emotional and physical trauma.

Her style is described as warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person's needs. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to meet people where they are so they can take practical steps forward.

Dr. Harper uses a mix of approaches depending on what fits best. Her toolkit includes Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She adapts these methods to address stress, anger, coping with life changes, and other concerns.

She also focuses on specific life issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, body image, and divorce or separation. Her work aims to strengthen coping skills and help people reframe patterns that cause ongoing distress.

If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a session. The approach in early meetings is to listen, clarify goals, and build a plan that fits the person's day-to-day life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people name and work through the impact of traumatic events. It focuses on safety, coping skills, and gradual processing so painful memories cause less disruption. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical ways to live around strong emotions and to act in line with personal values rather than getting stuck in avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can fit into busy schedules and reduce travel time. It can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, use short weekly sessions when needed, or schedule times that align with work or caregiving routines. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises, homework, and coping tools to be used between meetings to support daily life.