Oliver Harper, LPC
Therapist in Georgia
Oliver Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of clinical experience.
- License 005414 · Georgia Expires September 2026
- NPI 1255575841 · national registry
- Experience and languages 22+ years in practice English
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About Oliver
Oliver Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of clinical experience. He blends practical strategies with thoughtful listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Oliver draws on several therapeutic approaches to tailor work for each person’s needs.
He has worked in residential settings for adolescents and in short-term acute care with adults and adolescents. He also provided in-home therapy around Metro Atlanta and ran a independent practice for 15 years.
Background and approach
His background includes an MS in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University and graduate study in leadership and apologetics. Oliver often uses Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy techniques for reducing stress and anxiety and teaching concrete skills for daily life. He also incorporates ideas from Attachment-Based Therapy, the Gottman Method, dialectical behavior approaches, and Jungian perspectives when they fit a person’s goals.
He has experience addressing trauma and its effects across many settings. He writes about psychological themes and has authored two books. He brings elements of Stoic philosophy and industrial-organizational psychology into sessions when helpful.
His approach emphasizes helping people connect past patterns to present choices and build stronger identity and coping skills. Oliver aims to be present and practical in sessions. He works to help people find tools that fit their lives.
His style balances direct skill teaching with careful listening and reflection.
Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License 005414 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1255575841 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Oliver lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Oliver names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Oliver names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Online approaches that fit real-life needs
Oliver commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills for stress, anxiety, and mood problems. CBT focuses on changing thought patterns and behavior with clear, doable exercises. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of his approach and looks at how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional reactions, which can help people struggling with intimacy and communication.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. That might mean starting with skill-based CBT tools, then adding attachment work or Gottman-informed relationship strategies when they suit the client’s needs.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging to fit varied routines. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone helps when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Oliver helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career transitions, and other life changes.
What is Oliver’s therapeutic style?
He combines straightforward skill teaching with reflective listening. Sessions often include practical tools from cognitive and behavioral approaches alongside attention to attachment patterns and relationship dynamics.
How long has he practiced and what is his background?
He has 22 years of clinical experience, including work in residential settings, short-term acute care, in-home therapy around Metro Atlanta, and 15 years in independent practice. He also authored two books.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Georgia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Oliver accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs and schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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