About me
Hi, my name is Oliver Harper and a significant part of my working life was in the employ of working with teenagers and their parents. I graduated from Georgia State University with an MS in Professional Counseling. I began my clinical work experience in 1993 working with teenagers at a residential facility and then worked in acute care facilities as a consultant and clinician providing individual and family therapy. I have also worked in child welfare for 15years and conducted weekly parenting classes. My passion for families and their wellness resulted in me authoring a book on Parenting. I have also worked in the communities of Metro Atlanta as an in-home counselor for five years working with families to prevent their children from being placed in DFACS custody or within the juvenile system. Teenagers are prone to engage in cognitive distortions and irrational behaviors particularly when they can't have their way or are stressed and upset. I am skilled with the use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy as an intervention and philosophy which targets the belief systems that shape maladaptive behaviors and choices and is ideally suited to address teenage challenges. I have had the privilege of conducting parenting classes for parents at an acute care short term psychiatric facility and would love the opportunity to be of assistance with your family. I am here to serve if you would have me.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma, 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, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
GA LPC 005414
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Oliver Harper. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Oliver is very patient and gives good insight to the situation at hand. He is good at giving constructive criticism and is able to explain the situation in an understandable manner.
Oliver has been an excellent therapist to my husband and I. We started therapy with a high probability of divorce and have worked towards a happy and healthy marriage with Oliver’s constant guidance and care. We acknowledge that without Oliver’s support, we would have most likely ended our marriage in divorce. He is kind, empathetic, understanding, intelligent, and thoughtful. We are so grateful to him and his expertise.
Oliver is amazing!
Oliver is a fantastic person and a fantastic therapist! He saved me!
Oliver understands complex human behavior
Oliver has been a tremendous partner for me in my way of accepting and deepening my gratitude for life and coping with the challenges that came on the way.
He is sensitive, smart, personable and honest.
His skills are very varied and he know to reference very well topics we discussed months ago.
Couldn't recommend enough. 10/10.
He’s great, knowledgable, considerate and overall a wonderful therapist
Amazing guy.
I can’t speak highly enough of Oliver. He has an incredible compassion for others, and a wonderful mixture of knowledge and wisdom. Very grateful to have crossed paths with him.
Oliver is consistent, compassionate, knowledgeable, patient and very experienced. He has been my therapist for over a year and I’m so grateful for the growth he has helped me with.
Oliver has been great in helping me and my partner understand where miscommunication is happening. He’s very non-partial and wants to help both parties be better for themselves and their other half. He also takes the full session time. We’ve had experiences on teencounseling.com where our first therapist only stayed on the call for 25 minutes then gave us “packets.” I highly recommend Oliver if you’re looking for someone who cares and wants to help.
My therapist really helped prioritize the areas in which I needed help and work in and now I’m doing better. He really makes you understand and focus on the things that matter.
Oliver has always done a great job of meeting me gracefully where I am at
Oliver Harper has been very understanding and an active listener of my concerns about my situation with my marriage. He has been more than supportive and providing helpful advice to me on how to best manage and navigate my relationship with my wife. He identifies and acknowledges both my wife’s and I interests and feelings and attempts to help and gives us sound advice and guidance on the best ways to be better partners with each other. I must say he has been a great influence on my relationship with my wife and family as a whole. Best advice I’ve received from Oliver Harper, and I continuously make the effort to keep is “Be the change you want to see in others!”
Oliver is a great therapist, he takes the time to listen to you and I love his style of Therapy. He is very smart and experienced in the field and always makes me feel comfortable talking to him about issues, almost like a friend. He is a friend. Thank You Oliver and I hope you get to spread your gift to all who need it!
Several months with Oliver and the sessions just keep getting better and better. I can honestly say that meeting with Oliver has changed my life and my perspective on my life and my future.
Very thoughtful and knowledgeable doesn't just listen but responds timely with helpful tools. Stays actively throughout the week with thought provoking personal challenges and motivation and is more than generous with time. A+++
Oliver is an amazing person. He has helped me through many troubles in my life with respect, openness and understand.
Oliver is very compassionate and understanding! He is my first ever therapist, and I feel like I was definitely sent the right person. He asks very good exploratory questions, and is a great listener. You can tell he genuinely wants to help people, and I would recommend his services to anyone! 10/10
Extremely professional and very knowledgeable.
Smart man knows what he seems to have a intuitive sense of who I am
Very well spoken man! Has a deep understanding of-in the 'order of things' and his ability to transmit it is organized, simple and efficient ... of all the therapists I've spoken to in my life, Oliver is my favorite. He has brought more awareness to me in a few sessions than some therapists I've had for years. Thanks Oliver
Exceptional.
Oliver is great!! He feels like family at this point. We appreciate his sound advice and his ability to help us think and work through our difficulties.
I have gratitude for our experience with Oliver Harper. He is a chosen vessel that is aiding us in restoration in our marriage and personal development. He aids us in the discovery of things we may be too close in proximity to see and provides tools that support a balanced life. He is down to earth, nonjudgemental, and encouraging. We appreciate his role in making sure our family’s legacy is a beautiful story of triumph and not defeat. He is aiding us in healing ourselves and family from the effects of inner generational trauma.
I have had 2 sessions with Oliver and I feel he is extremely supportive & one of a kind. I’m so grateful to have been connected with him and would highly recommend him to any new clients. He is extremely emphatic and seems to be so spot on through his intuition and high level of helpful expertise. Thank you Oliver for being so kind and supportive.
Oliver is very easy to talk to and a truly kind person. His suggestions and goals to set are presented in a caring way and he does not judge. Excellent therapist.
I absolutely love my sessions with Oliver. I was looking for someone different to what's available to me in my home country. And I was matched with just that. Our conversations are so easy and flows so naturally. And his professional insights are always mind-blowing and I always walk away learning something new.
I appreciate our weekly talks. Plus he doesn't make me feel bad for running my mouth like a motor lol. I highly recommend working with Oliver. You won't regret it!
Oliver is amazing. My partner and I were not on the same page and he didn’t want to do therapy. But after working with Oliver he was like we should’ve done this a long time ago. Oliver has a way of meeting people where they are.
Oliver is so kind and patient and was willing to change his schedule around to fit me in when I was in crisis.
He's helped a lot
I have enjoyed my therapy in the past year with Oliver and if feels like there is never enough time to talk. I have to pause for now because he did such a great job and I felt much better and I am more financially tight for now due to various increased spendings, but once I am settled and need again I will definitly come.back to him again.
Great therapist, knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and trustworthy. Definitely recommend Oliver to all!
Oliver is so lovely. He is personable, open, sensitive, and professional. When needed, he is quick to respond or even make emergency sessions when life throws things my way.
In my few sessions with Oliver I feel I have found a therapist that is committed to his work and his patients. I would definitely recommend Oliver to anyone looking for someone who is engaged with the work of psychotherapy.
Mr Harper is very personable and professional! He has been very helpful to me and my spouse.
I really like him. I’m not into yapping about feelings and bullshit but it’s nice too have someone who listens that’s not in your immediate family or friend circle. My mum recommendeds him too haha
It’s good
Oliver is a kind , compassionate and intelligent listener who has been a great help on my journey . I appreciate and am grateful for Oliver’s help and guidance . Would recommend him highly .
Oliver is such an eloquent and understanding person! I really enjoy speaking with him and am glad I found him when I was at my lowest. He speaks with such grace and empathy, and opened up quite a lot of paths of thoughts I have never explored myself. I highly recommend Oliver as a therapist! He is more a friend than a therapist.
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.
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
Oliver displays a deep understanding of human relationships and provides patience, guidance and much needed perspective. We enjoy working with him , are learning through his methods and are taken with how he offers food for thought and ideas to contemplate on when addressing personal issues. Thank you Oliver! It's great working with you :)
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.
I would highly recommend Mr. Harper. He is well trained and knows how to make sure both parties are comfortable in counseling. He also provides realistic ways to handle situations and come to a resolve. I’m glad We got a great counselor our first time around.
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.
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.
Oliver is an amazing counselor. This is the first time my partner and I have done couples therapy and I have to say it has been very eye opening. Oliver provides effective and supportive ways for us to love each other and ourselves more deeply. He approaches every conversation with the intent to listen before responding. We are very grateful to have been provided Oliver as a counselor.
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
He's been great so far!!
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!
Oliver Harper was extremely helpful and understanding. I highly recommend guys expertise.
I've only had one session with Mr. Harper to date but our first marriage counseling session went so much better than I expected. He showed tremendous impartiality and understanding. He allowed a significant amount of time for us to air some of our issues, asked questions, and gave good feedback.
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.