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Online therapist

Carrie Hillebrandt

Support for parents and individuals

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Credentials
LIMHP, LMHP
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Carrie

Carrie Hillebrandt is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship concerns. She has 16 years of experience and uses straightforward, person-focused care. Conversations with her are rooted in respect and patience, not judgment.

She aims to create a space where parents and individuals can talk through what matters most to them. Carrie draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to focus on relationships and each person’s goals. Sessions are shaped around practical steps and real-life problems rather than jargon or long theories. Her background includes work in residential settings and independent practice across many kinds of concerns, including adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, and disruptive mood problems.

She supervises other therapists and keeps up with ongoing training to refine her skills. When someone meets with Carrie they can expect an individualized plan built from discussion and collaboration. She emphasizes building rapport early so goals and next steps fit the person she is working with.

Her approach is adaptable for parents juggling childcare and life changes. Practicing in Nebraska as LIMHP and LMHP, Carrie offers a practical, compassionate style aimed at helping people manage symptoms, improve communication, and find clearer direction in daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.

Carrie will work together with each person to find the best mix of approaches. The choice of method is collaborative and shaped by the client’s goals, personal history, and what feels most helpful in session. She adjusts techniques over time as needs and circumstances change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage parenting responsibilities, or continue care when location changes. Many people find the variety of formats lets them try different ways of connecting and practicing skills between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carrie focus on?
Carrie works with many issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and stress related to life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She practices in a person-centered way that emphasizes respect and patience. Sessions tend to be practical, collaborative, and geared toward real-life steps rather than long theory discussions.
What is her professional background?
Carrie has 16 years of experience working in residential settings and independent practice. She also supervises other therapists and pursues ongoing training to stay current in the field.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the credentials LIMHP and LMHP with licence numbers NE LIMHP 696 and NE LMHP 3458 and practices in Nebraska.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Carrie also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Nebraska
Languages
English

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