- Messaging support only
- ACT and CBT methods
- Coping skills focus
About Hallie
Hallie Orton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating concerns, ADHD, and family-related struggles. She also addresses guilt and shame as part of her practice. Hallie offers support through messaging on the platform and responds to clients there.
Hallie uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people build coping skills. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try small, doable changes. She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities.
In messages she helps clients develop tools for day-to-day life. This can include strategies for managing panic, reducing avoidance, or handling overwhelming feelings tied to family or past trauma. She aims to make steps concrete and manageable rather than abstract.
Hallie also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when it fits a person's goals. That can mean practicing emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or clarifying motivation for change.
People who choose messaging often want shorter, frequent check-ins or a way to work on skills between live sessions. Before booking, confirm current session options so they match your needs.
How her therapeutic approaches work in messaging
Hallie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values even when feelings are uncomfortable. ACT focuses on noticing patterns and committing to small steps that matter to the person.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. CBT often includes short exercises and practical experiments to reduce symptoms like panic, avoidance, or obsessive thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hallie will help you decide together which methods fit your goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in and shifting emphasis as needed rather than sticking to one rigid plan.
On this profile she provides support by messaging back and forth on the platform. People who choose messaging often value brief, frequent check-ins, written tools they can reread later, and the ability to fit therapy into a busy day. Confirm the current session options before booking so they match what you need.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, trauma and family-related problems. Guilt and shame are listed among the focus areas she addresses.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and practice different responses. Work is practical and skill-focused rather than lecturing.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has four years of clinical experience and holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. Her practice centers on helping people develop coping strategies and improve day-to-day functioning.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Minnesota as an LCSW and LICSW. Sessions on this profile are provided through the platform’s messaging feature.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for her work?
Her profile shows support provided via messaging on this platform. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a different format.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform’s subscription details for exact pricing.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match your needs with the communication style offered.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.