- CBT methods
- Attachment work
- DBT skills
About Oliver
Oliver Harper is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 22 years of clinical experience based in Georgia. He works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, and mood disorders including bipolar and depression.
He trained at Georgia State University with a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and also completed graduate study in leadership and apologetics. Earlier work included residential care for adolescents, short-term acute care as a clinician and consultant, in-home therapy across Metro Atlanta, and a long-running private practice. He has written two books and has professional experience in organizational psychology and business settings.
Oliver often uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to reduce stress and anxiety and to teach practical coping skills. He also draws on Attachment-Based approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Jungian ideas, the Gottman Method for relationship work, and Stoic philosophy when relevant to a person’s needs. He reports substantial experience working with trauma and its effects.
In sessions he focuses on connecting past experiences with present patterns. He offers direct tools for thinking and behavior, plus ways to manage intense feelings. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful beliefs and build more workable habits.
For someone in early adulthood facing life changes, job stress, relationship confusion, or feeling behind, he frames therapy in clear, practical steps. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Oliver’s approaches translate to online work
Oliver commonly uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in his practice. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful beliefs and teaching straightforward coping strategies for anxiety and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people understand and shift those patterns.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when those tools are useful. DBT skills provide step-by-step practices for handling intense feelings and improving communication with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He generally discusses options with each person and chooses interventions based on their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That means therapy is collaborative and may combine different methods over time to fit what actually helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, let sessions fit around study or work hours, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use a mix of talking, structured exercises, and skills practice that translate well to a digital setting.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for practical skill building and also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, the Gottman Method, and Jungian ideas depending on the goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience that include residential adolescent settings, acute care work, in-home therapy in Metro Atlanta, and a long private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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