- REBT based tools
- Trauma-informed work
- Attachment focus
About Oliver
Oliver Harper is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 22 years of experience in clinical settings. He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, relationships, family matters, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes among his focus areas. He practices in Georgia and offers services in English.
Harper trained at Georgia State University with a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and has additional graduate study in leadership and apologetics. His background includes work in residential programs for adolescents, short-term acute care, in-home therapy across Metro Atlanta, and 15 years running a private practice. He has also worked in organizational settings and on Wall Street, and he is the author of two books.
He describes Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as his primary approach, using practical tools to reduce stress and anxiety. He also draws on methods from dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based ideas, Jungian perspectives, and the Gottman Method where relevant. Stoic philosophy is sometimes woven into sessions as a framework for managing difficult thoughts.
In practice he focuses on clear, practical skills for daily life. Sessions often involve identifying patterns that cause distress and working on specific behaviors and thinking habits. He notes significant experience with trauma and uses interventions aimed at addressing its effects.
Clients can expect a professional who emphasizes helping people notice how past patterns affect current choices. He aims to guide people toward increased self-understanding and more effective ways of coping. To begin, clients follow the site steps to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful beliefs and changing them through practical exercises and behavioral experiments; it is often used to address stress and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current interactions, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a client's goals and needs and discuss which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and feedback come in.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Ask about the available online options so you can choose what fits daily life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to work on real-life problems as they come up, with the therapist helping to apply skills between sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes practical, skills-based approaches like Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to reduce stress and anxiety and uses other approaches as useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience across residential adolescent programs, acute care settings, in-home therapy in Metro Atlanta, and 15 years in private practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with licensure in Georgia and practices in that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
He accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.