Therapists in Waterloo, NE

You are not alone. Struggling to follow through, make choices, motivate yourself, or feeling disorganized, impulsive, confused, struggling with emotions, thoughts and relationships? Think you may have ADHD, depression or anxiety and struggling to understand what is going on or explain to others how you feel? There is help. We help those that struggle at home, school or work. Building self-esteem, clear thinking and healthy ways to handle stress. You don't have to struggle with fear that stops you from moving forward anymore. We work with frustrated parents, sad kids, mad teens and couples living on different planets.

I work with Men and Women when Anger, Fear or Depression is the only feeling they seem to recognize. It's my aim to help people who know all about Conflict, but too little about Conflict Resolution. I provide Relationship and Individual Coaching for teenagers as they navigate through the complex feelings of being pulled between family, friends and themselves. I work with adolescents and adults struggling against ADHD and for those whose ADHD and ADD has blossomed into Anxiety, OCD, Depression of Addictions. Together, I work with Couples, Families and Teenagers helping them with the Relationships and Communication Process.

Hello! I am so glad you reached out and are taking this brave step. I love working with people of all ages... Young children age 2 and older, elementary age kiddos, teenagers, and adults. I work well in the areas of trauma, attachment, foster care and adoption, behaviors, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bi-polar and many other areas of mental health. I feel everyone at one time or another would benefit from having their own counselor.

I believe that everyone should be able to live their lives to the fullest. For many, there is something that gets in the way. I would like the opportunity to help you learn how to create an adventure worth living. I have experience helping adults, adolescents, and children make changes in their lives. I like to find out my client's strengths and build off of that. Look, everyone struggles from time to time, but I'd like to see if I can help you change that. Let's see if we are a good fit.

Is your preschooler running your household? Has your teenager been pushing you to the edge? There are many different theories on how to manage unwanted behaviors in children, and help your struggling teen. Some of these theories can leave parents with more questions than answers. You might ask yourself, "Does my child need more attention, or am I giving too much? Are my expectations of my teenager too high, or too low? If I ask for help, does that make me a good parent, or an incompetent one?" I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families, and I can help you find answers.

Are you struggling with feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like no one gets you? Do you have trouble making decisions for fear you will make a mistake? Are you struggling with your identity or afraid to talk to friends and family about it? If you are dealing with any of these issues or are dealing with depression, anxiety or just are in the midst of a life event, I am here to work collaboratively with you to address the concerns and obstacles holding you back from being your authentic self and living your truth. I have been a therapist for over 34 years and have a background in both mental health and substance abuse.

I have worked with clients of all ages for 15+ years. Being able to trust and be open and honest with your therapist is the most important factor in choosing a counselor and maintaining a therapuetic, helpful relationship. My strengths are building open, relationships with my clients while working together towards achieving goals. Life is all about growth and change, which isn't always easy or comfortable. My commitment as a therapist is to provide a compassionate environment that offers unconditional acceptance and support where an individual, couple, or family can make positive changes while developing lifelong effective coping skills.

I am a licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am a registered service provider with Nebraska Probation. I have 14 years of experience working in the mental health field. I worked for 8 years in a facility providing mental health and substance abuse treatment at the inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. I use a variety of tools to help you meet your individualized goals. I work with individuals on a variety of issues including anger, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and self-esteem. I provide substance abuse evaluations for $200 or a probation voucher.

I AM A WELL EXPERIENCED CLINICIAN WHO ADDRESSES STRESSFUL NEEDS OF CLIENTS OF MULTICULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. I AM TRAINED IN FAMILY SYSTEMS, FAMILY INTERVENTION, AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF ADULT ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN FOCUSING ON STRENGTH BASED NEEDS. I BELIEVE IN THE CLIENTS ABILITY TO CHANGE AND BECOME THE AUTHOR OF THEIR CHANGE THAT PROVIDES A NEW PERSPECTIVE TO THEIR LIVES.

Whether you are returning to therapy or have never been before, taking that first step can be scary, yet life-changing. We all struggle with times in our lives that challenge or overwhelm us. If you're ready to make changes in your life or want to try to figure out why you're feeling stuck, sad or anxious, let me help. I take pride in helping my clients overcome challenges and achieve happiness in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting.

"Growth demands a temporary surrender of security." - Gail Sheehy This is one of the reasons why change and growth can be so tough! Real growth can be frightening and uncomfortable and it requires us to step well outside our comfort zone.

As a therapist I enjoy working with a variety of groups. I do individual, family and couples therapy, but particularly enjoy working with teens and young women. I enjoy empowering youth while they transition through their developmental tasks and into adulthood. I enjoy working with individuals interested in overcoming obstacles and developing their true potential. I utilize a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches to meet the needs of my clients. With unconditional support, we can examine ourselves and learn to move forward to meet our personal goals.

Let’s come together to discover your courage to grow, adapt, and prosper! Therapy is a beautiful process that empowers us to deepen our self knowledge and make breakthroughs in whatever is holding us back; whether things have gotten too difficult or you’re in a longstanding battle of feeling unwell. Your experiences, relationships, mental health and physical health can all have an impact on how you show up in your life. These experiences can build up over time and erode our sense of peace and confidence. Our relationships become strained and we begin to feel more isolated.

Do you struggle and feel like your life is out of control? I have been helping individuals and families for 30 plus years. My specialties are family conflict, anxiety, fear, or depression. I feel that many people who struggle in life, struggle with having a good work, life balance. I have trained several people on how to have a better work-life balance and get the best out of their life. I love to work with individuals or families and how to make small changes that can make a big impact. If you feel like this is what you need, give me a call and see how we can make those little changes to bring about a big impact.

Life happens to us and sometimes it's not pleasant. Issues from our past as well as current stress has a way of affecting our moods, behaviors, and relationships. When our own attempts to cope and resolve these issues are ineffective, it may be time to seek professional therapy. I have helped many individuals overcome and manage a variety of distressing thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Common complaints include depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, abuse/trauma, panic, relationship issues, anger, stress, interpersonal conflict, moodiness, grief/loss, and major life stressors.

Come work with the best! Lifespan is a 2024 Best of Omaha winner for our fast responses, excellence in care, and patient experience. Lifespan Counseling Omaha is a trusted mental health group serving Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding areas. Lifespan Counseling serves all ages; children, teens, adults and seniors will find a dedicated group of counselors here to support your goals. Whether you or your family member are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, behavior concerns or need the support of a group - there is help at Lifespan Counseling for all ages.

Yay! You're here, you have just made a great choice of choosing YOU! Making a decision to reach out for counseling can be so hard and scary. The good news is that you are not in this alone. Finding a good fit with a therapist is so important when it comes to feeling safe and vulnerable enough to open up in order for healing to take place.

Lindsay Stayton, LIMHP, provides individual therapy services to individuals with a primary focus on treating adolescents, young adults and adults struggling with life transitions and challenges. In addition to the stressors and challenges of life changes, Lindsay has significant experience working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma. Primary treatment methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, EMDR, Trauma Focused Therapies and more. She will work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs.

When adversities and life changing events become too overwhelming in your life, your first instinct may be to avoid it, fight it alone, or just give up. The truth is you don’t have to avoid it, fight it alone, and you definitely don't have to give up. It’s possible to learn how to deal with the changes and challenges that are going on around you. My goal as a therapist will be to support you on finding an approach that will look at the whole-person while encouraging healing of the mind, body, and spirit by delivering humanistic person-centered approach that will help shape a meaningful guidance to empower you on your life journey.