Therapists in 68512

If you are looking for a professional partner to help you with something in your life, you've come to the right place. Life can be a challenge; it's time for you to grow emotionally and strengthen your psychological skillset. I've been helping clients for nearly 25 years and I use my professional experience to collaborate with you so that together, we can find ways to make even small changes possible. I focus on evidence based treatments; meaning we actually measure your symptoms over time and ensure that things are improving. It's not easy but worth it!

I am Kyle Wockenfuss, a licensed mental health practitioner in the state of Nebraska and I am pleased you are considering taking control of your wellness. I firmly believe we all have the capacity to have a healthy, meaningful, and satisfying life regardless of the challenges we sometimes encounter. For these reasons, among others, I became a professional counselor and educator. I have worked in a variety of placements, including college-counseling centers, inpatient services, and in private practice.

I have experience working with mental health issues such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, behaviors, and family. I work with clients and their families to collaborate and embrace positive change.

I received my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have added certifications in Financial Social Work Counseling and Wellness Coaching. In addition to being strengths based and solution focused, I draw upon cognitive behavioral approaches, systems theory and person centered therapy. My clinical experience includes working with teens and adults from all backgrounds who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, issues surrounding gender and/or sexual identity, or traumatic events. I am comfortable with any person in any topic area.

I am dedicated to providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families to build and maintain a positive support system. I feel it is important to involve all necessary individuals to improve the well-being of the client. I often work with the child or adolescent and his/her guardian(s) and other family members, as well as schools and occasionally medication providers.

Welcome! Whether it is a specific event that has caused pain or something you have been struggling with for a while, I am here to help. As a Clinical Psychologist, I often work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, grief/loss, and big life changes. I will work with you to identify your unique experiences and strengths which we will build upon to move through whatever obstacles may be in your way.

Do you feel your life is moving too fast and you can’t gain control? You wake up with an uncertainty and fear in your stomach for what the day will bring. You wonder if you’re on the right path. Maybe you’re getting ready to graduate college and are doubting your abilities and who you are as you transition to this new chapter. Or maybe you’re navigating a new relationship, job, or family conflict. Perhaps you're having trouble finding joy in your day to day.

The most common behavioral health issues Karla sees people for are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, ADHD and/or substance use. “With substance use, it could be that someone is starting to have problems and wants to talk to a professional, or it could be a situation where a person has been in recovery and slipped back into using substances,” Karla says. “One in three people will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. We are able to provide them with the understanding and help they need to feel better.”

I strive to understand people in all of their complexity. My goal in therapy is to see through a client’s lens as much as possible, and then work with them to find positive changes they can make in their lives. Drawing heavily from the evidence-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy model (ACT), I help clients to be more mindful of the interface between their internal and external experiences. When we become more aware of the patterns in our thoughts, emotions, and actions, we can be intentional about releasing what is not helpful to us.

I admire you for being brave. Life can be so overwhelming, scary, emotional, and confusing. I'm here to walk you through changes, transitions, and help you to gain insight and perspectives. I'm here to help you build confidence to be the catalyst for change in your own life and to feel like the expert and leader of your world. I'm happy to work with you on your goals and help you find your way through life so that you can be your full, authentic, and successful self. I enjoy helping clients to feel empowered, learn about themselves, and to step into their power.

I have a background working with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal issues. My passion is working with individuals who struggle with a variety of relational issues such as intimate partner violence, boundary issues, and communication skills. My goal as a mental health practitioner is to create a non-judgemental environment and to meet individuals where they are at in life.

I believe that the client should determine the goals for therapy, based on their particular concerns. Each client identifies how they would determine whether counseling was successful at the beginning of treatment. These become the therapeutic goals for our sessions. We typically meet weekly at the beginning of therapy and less frequently as therapy continues. Our sessions are 50 minutes long and we contract with most of the major insurance providers in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. We don't prescribe medications in our office and are happy to collaborate with medical providers and others (with a release of information).

I feel every individual is unique; therefore every therapeutic relationship is unique. For therapy to be successful it is essential that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and understood. I respect the difficulty of undertaking the therapeutic journey, and therefore consider myself challenging yet empathetic. I consider myself and active therapist, yet the session is not about me...this is your time. I work with adolescents and adults on an individual basis. I also work with couples, families and groups.

Life can be a wonderful adventure, but it can also offer some bumps along the way. Starting or continuing any type of healing journey can feel overwhelming. It's so important you can work on this journey feeling heard, not judged, and supported along the way. Through the therapeutic relationship, clients I work with have a better ability to utilize compassion for self and others. In addition, we work together to challenge the thoughts, patterns, and actions that are preventing you from moving forward.

"I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor." --Henry David Thoureau