- Messaging support
- CBT and ACT
- Skills and coping
About Hallie
Hallie Orton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with four years of experience based in Minnesota. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and family-related problems. Hallie also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, and life changes.
She offers support mainly through messaging, responding to clients by written messages and keeping exchanges focused and practical. Hallie uses approaches that help people develop coping skills and manage day-to-day challenges. Her work centers on clear steps a person can try between messages.
Hallie draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to follow what each person brings and support their own goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies appear when people need tools for strong emotions and distress.
Sessions aim to make problem-solving doable and concrete. Hallie often offers short skill suggestions, worksheets, and plans people can try between messages. Responses are focused on practical change rather than long-form interpretation.
Because she communicates by messaging on the platform, interactions are paced in writing and typically fit into busy routines. People who prefer text-based check-ins or slower-paced reflection may find that format helpful. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches work in messaging therapy
Hallie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take small actions that reflect their values. ACT focuses on moving toward what matters even when uncomfortable feelings are present and is often useful for anxiety and avoidance patterns.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify thought patterns and test them with specific behavioral experiments or exercises. CBT provides concrete tools for panic, worry, and obsessions by breaking problems into manageable steps. Client-Centered Therapy informs the way she listens in writing, letting the person set goals while she supports progress through reflective responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hallie will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which strategies to try. The collaboration helps shape whether more ACT, CBT, DBT skills, or motivational techniques are emphasized.
Sessions on the platform are delivered via messaging, so written exchanges become the main way to share concerns and get intervention. Messaging can fit into a busy day, allow time to reflect before replying, and make short check-ins easier without scheduling a live call. Confirm available session options before booking if you prefer voice or video, since formats on the platform may vary.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, family problems, trauma, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, and related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, DBT strategies, and Motivational Interviewing to offer practical skills and goal-focused support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds ND LCSW and MN LICSW credentials and is located in Minnesota.
What languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She provides support via messaging on the platform. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a different format.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.