About Me
Hi, my name is Oliver Harper and I possess a wide range of clinical experiences working within residential settings for adolescents; short term acute care facilities as a clinician and consultant with adults and adolescents; worked in various communities of Metro Atlanta providing in-home therapy and maintained a private practice for 15 years. I graduated with an MS Professional Counseling from Georgia State University; along with attending Seminary in Atlanta and obtained graduate degrees in Leadership and Apologetics. I also have specialized and certificate training in REBT, Adlerian Psychology, DBT, and Parenting. I primarily use Rational Behavior Therapy as my primary treatment modality as it is very effective in facilitating a reduction of stress and anxiety while providing pragmatic tools for effective living. I have authored two books and presently has one at the editor.
My therapeutic skill set provides a compassionate inquiry into the lives of individuals challenged with childhood shadows induced by family dysfunction, trauma, alcoholism, anxiety, perfection tendencies and an overwhelming need for approval and validation. My clinical training will facilitate clients to connect the dots between then and now and to integrate the fragmentation that is at the root of their maladaptive patterns. I am a life long learner and have dedicated my life to be of service and I believe in the innate capacity of individuals to be their own rescue with guidance and to know that there is something distinct, unique, and specific about each of us.
The therapeutic relationship is a sacred trust and it is a privilege to be a witness to the inner world of others and to support them in their recovery and integration of their best self. Allow me to journey with you and I promise to be present with you all the way to a better self.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
LGBT , 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 , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LPC #005414 (Expires: 2022-09-30)
Reviews
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Oliver is an awesome therapist. He is compassionate, intellectual, patient, an active listener, and is 100 per cent committed to your growth and advancement. I highly recommend him especially if you’re neurotypical, requiring couples counselling, and having challenges related to self-esteem. He’s an absolute gem
Oliver Harper is experienced, wise, non judgmental, action oriented, a deep thinker, problem solver, spiritually in tune, attentive, and compassionate.
The best therapist I've ever had.
Amazing person!
Oliver is very understanding and has a very deep and broad spectrum of knowledge that he taps into to give his advice and words of wisdom from
A continued aid in my journey to mental wellness.
Oliver is calm and helpful
He is a knowledgeable and professional and he is very helpful to me. As a client I am comfortable to tell the details of my story without the feeling of being judge.
Absolutely amazing counsellor! Could not have navigated the pandemic world and all its chaos without Oliver’s help. Oliver made me feel so heard, supported, and understood. His compassion, wisdom, and knowledge was invaluable.
Oliver has been a god sent. I have been seeing him for 8 months now and I’m making progress more than the last 10 years of my life . Thank you for your immense help Oliver !
Oliver is very chill and calm, and can anchor me. I am still at the early stages with him, but I feel it is going well.
Oliver is a great therapist. He is really helping me in identifying the root of my emotions and problems, and listens to my needs. He talks with expertise. I can’t recommend him enough!
Oliver is kind and personable. I really appreciated his compassion and straightforward way.
Over a 6-month period Oliver was extremely attentive to my needs and truly became a friend. His ways of listening and providing advice and tools are one of the principle reasons that I was able to improve myself. He is responsible for putting me back on track and I feel a deep gratitude.
Oliver is all what I was looking on a therapist, nothing compared to my previous one. I can really tell he cares about my case and is trying to provide all the help I need.
Excellent counselor, listens very well, will come back to previous conversations to prove further and add new insights on things.
Oliver Harper has been nothing but helpful in guiding me towards building a better me. He helped me understand the issues I’ve encountered and explained it to me in easy to understand bites. Highly recommend.
Oliver is one of the best counselors I've worked with. He is down to earth and very professional.
Oliver is a great listener and offers incredible advice, insights and helps guide me to solutions. My day to day life has improved dramatically since I’ve started speaking with Oliver. Ive had great success applying the different techniques and processes that he and I discuss. So thankful.
Oliver is amazing. Love that guy! He keeps me focused on my goals and he listens. He also laughs at my jokes, but I digress lol. Oliver challenges me and I need that. He’s simply, great.
Oliver has been great!
Amazing life coach :)
I have been doing sessions with my therapist for almost a year now and i love it. It feels like such a warm and safe place with no judgment, as opposed to a more clinical feeling. I have made so much progress during this time and the weekly sessions give me so much encouragement.
I've been with Oliver for almost 6 months now and he has been amazing as a therapist and as a friend. He's never once made me feel uncomfortable talking about things that I need to talk about and is always gentle and supportive when it comes to digging and deciphering the hard stuff. He is truly empathetic and always provides me with so much insight - I believe it's because he has had so many experiences within his work and also in his personal life. I really really do enjoy speaking with him. I am so grateful to have been matched with him on this platform and if you're looking to have him as your therapist, go for it! He helped me change my life :)
Oliver has helped me work through deep pain. He’s been my counseling rock through the worse time of my life. Very practical and useful tools Oliver provides.
Oliver makes me feel comfortable he always asks the right questions and provides the right follow up info. I don't always like what we talk about but he is great at getting to the issue
Oliver is very easy to talk to and offers new and insightful perspectives that I had never considered
Oliver is very nice, empathetic and patient. I do believe he is knowledgeable in his field.
The best, totally saved my life. A mentor and friend
Oliver touches lives.
He is a true empath; who isnt afraid of focusing so intently and investing so generously in his clients.
I feel like Oliver has done MUCH more for me than I had hoped - he exceeded all my expectations, helped me cope, and his words and logic resound so strongly with me.
His impact is life long, and I truly am grateful for him and his methods.
Thank you, Oliver!
I started talking with Oliver 5 months ago. I had not had the best experiences with therapy prior to that and I did not have the highest expectations. Today I went back and read the initial messages I sent and couldn't believe how much healthier and happier I am now. Oliver has given me the tools I need to manage my mental health. He is kind and patient but more importantly he is passionate about his work. I will be forever grateful
I was so thankful for my experience with Oliver. He used careful consideration and knowledge of best practices to thoroughly address my issues and help me feel like myself again. Oliver was curious about my experiences and helped me understand how those brought me to where I am today. Through our sessions, I was able to shift my thought processes about myself and diminish my experiences of depression and anxiety. I would highly recommend Oliver.
Oliver is a great listener, he also helps me ground myself when I'm scared or something isn't going well in my life. I've noticed he sends videos relevant to a small struggle your having example not being able to fall asleep or having trouble getting to bed, and the fixes are so simple. He's very supportive with anything you may be dealing with and he's a strong advocate on loving oneself and it's something I struggle with often. Since I started with Oliver I've noticed a big change in my day to day life and can't wait to learn what else I'll discover about myself and maybe others in my life throughout this process.
Very kind, senetive and easy to talk to. Oliver got me straight away. I'm looking forward to a better understanding of myself and my issues.
I have had two sessions with Mr. Harper so far, he asks good questions to guide the session so we can both better understand myself. He is supportive and intuitive. So far I think he can help make a difference in my life.
Oliver is a great bloke and a very kind listener. Very thoughtful about what it is you share, genuine when it comes to tips or advice, and checks up on you every now and then like a nice friend would. He was my first counsellor and left a good impression for me! Thank you very much!
I came to Oliver mainly for relationship issues which after a session, uncovered some deeper, personal issues. However, I saw improvements instantly and after every session. Oliver has been a great help in and out of sessions. Thank you!
I feel as though Oliver is a good at what he does. He has a unique way of communicating and can blend in the necessary questions along with being a down to earth person. It is important to me that a counsellor can maybe not relate but just go back to a basic thing of just simply talking about the weather or the simple things in life.
One constructive criticism I could say is that sometimes using the larger terms or technical clinical words and maybe a little more laymen terms to help those who maybe not be educated on certain terms or language structure.
Other then that I think he does a great job ! I feel encouraged to communicate with him! It has been a good experience.
a great counsellor
very compassionate and extremely down to earth
This was my first time trying out counseling as an adult and going through the process online adds another layer to the newness of the experience. Oliver helped me a lot, he was patient and gave me space to explain and describe what I was going through with such ease. With lots of compassion, Oliver provided me with behavioural techniques and some new perspective on how to approach my issues, which helps a lot! I had a pleasant experience with Oliver, he's really helpful and totally recommended!
Oliver has helped me a lot, always responds in a timely and compassionate manner, and he even messages me first, when I haven't been in contact for awhile. I would highly recommend his counselling services.