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Hallie Orton

LCSW, LICSW

Compassionate, skills-focused support via messaging

  • Focus on eating issues
  • Practical coping skills
  • Messaging-based care

About Hallie

Hallie Orton is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, and major life changes. She keeps communication straightforward and practical so people can get help between busy days. Hallie offers written messaging as her way to connect and respond when clients need check-ins and guidance. With four years of clinical experience, Hallie draws on approaches that focus on present skills and clear goals. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take manageable steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used for spotting and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-Centered Therapy frames sessions around each person’s priorities and lived experience. Hallie aims to help people build coping skills for everyday challenges. She often works on stress management, body image questions, and grief or loss. Practical techniques, short exercises, and small behavioral changes are common parts of the work. Her practice also includes support for trauma, ADHD-related concerns, obsessive thoughts or compulsions, and relationship or family strain. Hallie listens for what feels most urgent and helps set simple next steps that fit a person’s life. People who prefer written communication or need flexible scheduling may find her messaging approach useful. Prospective clients should review session options and booking details before starting so the format matches their needs.

How her approaches translate to online work

Hallie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when symptoms are hard. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior and practice concrete exercises that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hallie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans based on how the work is going. She provides support through written messaging on this platform, which can make it easier to fit check-ins into a busy day and to reflect before responding. Messaging can be useful for short skills coaching, step-by-step plans, and ongoing encouragement. Confirm the current session options before booking to make sure the messaging format meets your needs and schedule.

License and NPI

LICSW Minnesota · No. 30502
LCSW Wisconsin · No. 12590 - 123
LCSW North Dakota · No. 7015
NPI1376223362

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Hallie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes, among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, using techniques to build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns while centering the client’s goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience providing mental health support and applying evidence-based approaches in practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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