Carrie Hillebrandt , LIMHP, LMHP

Carrie Hillebrandt is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Therapist (LIMHP) and a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP), licenses that authorize independent practice as a mental health professional in Nebraska. She has worked in the mental health field since 2007, with experience in both residential settings and private practice serving people from diverse backgrounds.

Carrie has extensive experience supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting and teen concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and crisis or adjustment difficulties. Her practice emphasizes individualized care, with treatment plans tailored to each person rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

She practices from person-centered and trauma-informed perspectives and incorporates Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy into her work. She is trained in TAC and is considered an Adoption Competent Therapist, working with both children and adults on adoption-related issues. Carrie values the process of building rapport as a foundational step in the therapeutic relationship and approaches clients with respect, patience, and without judgment.

For professional growth she regularly pursues training, reads current literature, researches areas tailored to client needs, and stays up to date on ethical, cultural, and legal guidelines. She also supervises other therapists and leads group supervisions and consultations to strengthen clinical work. Carrie welcomes the opportunity to get to know individuals and to collaborate on goals and treatment plans that meet their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where clients want a values-based path forward. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in relationships and how early attachment experiences influence current connections. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, adoption and attachment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them; it is often effective for depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and coping with change.

Carrie works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process, and she partners with clients to tailor treatment plans as understanding grows.

Online therapy with Carrie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, helping clients engage in therapy from locations that work for them.