Photo of Shanelle Johnson, Counselor in Nebraska
Shanelle Johnson
Counselor, MSEd, PLMHP
Verified Verified
Kearney, NE 68847
I understand that we all encounter difficult emotions and come to face challenges that we do not feel equipped for. I believe that therapy can be a safe environment to help you process your thoughts and feelings, understand yourself, and help you grow. Regardless of whether you are dealing with new changes or have suffered with anxiety or depression for years, I will meet you with empathy and a nonjudgmental, open-minded, inclusive approach to meet your individual needs. I am committed to joining you to help you reach your goals.
I understand that we all encounter difficult emotions and come to face challenges that we do not feel equipped for. I believe that therapy can be a safe environment to help you process your thoughts and feelings, understand yourself, and help you grow. Regardless of whether you are dealing with new changes or have suffered with anxiety or depression for years, I will meet you with empathy and a nonjudgmental, open-minded, inclusive approach to meet your individual needs. I am committed to joining you to help you reach your goals.
(308) 856-3211 View (308) 856-3211
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Stephani McKee
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner, MS, PLMHP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression due to life transitions such as divorce, infertility, the death of a loved one, college stress or the loss of a dream, and seeking Christian counseling? Have you experienced trauma in your life and you feel stuck under the weight of worry and fear? Are “shoulds” and “musts” leaving you paralyzed with thoughts of “I’m not good enough” and “I don’t matter”? Often people wait to reach out until they feel depleted, resentful, and ashamed. I believe we get stuck due to our thinking, and the way we get unstuck is to change our thinking! But is it possible? Yes! It doesn't have to be this way!
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression due to life transitions such as divorce, infertility, the death of a loved one, college stress or the loss of a dream, and seeking Christian counseling? Have you experienced trauma in your life and you feel stuck under the weight of worry and fear? Are “shoulds” and “musts” leaving you paralyzed with thoughts of “I’m not good enough” and “I don’t matter”? Often people wait to reach out until they feel depleted, resentful, and ashamed. I believe we get stuck due to our thinking, and the way we get unstuck is to change our thinking! But is it possible? Yes! It doesn't have to be this way!
(402) 698-4892 View (402) 698-4892
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Michelle Book
Counselor, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68144
If you are going through a difficult life transition, struggling in relationships, feeling emotionally overwhelmed then you're in the right place. Admitting you need assistance is difficult, but is the first step to bettering your future. Therapy is investing in yourself and/or your family! It is my priority to gain a true understanding of each client's goals and difficulties as this will assist in growth and healing. I enjoy working with adolescents, families and adults. I strive to provide my clients with truth and hope. "The only way out is through." -Dr. Hildegard Messenbaugh,MD
If you are going through a difficult life transition, struggling in relationships, feeling emotionally overwhelmed then you're in the right place. Admitting you need assistance is difficult, but is the first step to bettering your future. Therapy is investing in yourself and/or your family! It is my priority to gain a true understanding of each client's goals and difficulties as this will assist in growth and healing. I enjoy working with adolescents, families and adults. I strive to provide my clients with truth and hope. "The only way out is through." -Dr. Hildegard Messenbaugh,MD
(531) 233-1307 View (531) 233-1307
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Miranda Blackwell
Counselor, MS, LMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
I enjoy working with people of all ages and creating a safe space; from a former client, "I never had the fear of being judged. I could just talk and Miranda would listen. She always had the logical thing to say and knew what I needed to hear at that moment even the hard things! It never felt like therapy to me and I think that was why I felt so comfortable. It was nice to know someone was listening."
I enjoy working with people of all ages and creating a safe space; from a former client, "I never had the fear of being judged. I could just talk and Miranda would listen. She always had the logical thing to say and knew what I needed to hear at that moment even the hard things! It never felt like therapy to me and I think that was why I felt so comfortable. It was nice to know someone was listening."
(402) 242-5346 View (402) 242-5346
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Sara E Batter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68124
I enjoy working with older children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a trauma-informed approach when working with clients. I also have experience working with divorced families, blended families, and families going through significant life changes.
I enjoy working with older children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a trauma-informed approach when working with clients. I also have experience working with divorced families, blended families, and families going through significant life changes.
(402) 298-2627 View (402) 298-2627
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Erica Hardessen Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kearney, NE 68847  (Online Only)
Erica works with people of all ages, providing individual and family therapy. She believes in a strength-based approach and that everyone has skills and qualities that can be built upon in order to facilitate change.
Erica works with people of all ages, providing individual and family therapy. She believes in a strength-based approach and that everyone has skills and qualities that can be built upon in order to facilitate change.
(308) 223-3858 View (308) 223-3858
Photo of Jami Blomstedt, Marriage & Family Therapist in Nebraska
Jami Blomstedt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LIMHP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68516
Life often comes with obstacles that are too overwhelming to tackle alone. Whether these may come in the form of traumatic experiences, inner struggles, relationship issues, or life adjustments, it can be difficult to seek extra support as you navigate through them. I work to help individuals navigate their journey through life’s hurdles by helping them identify strengths within themselves and their relationships, and to find meaning in their challenges. I primarily work with older children and adults who have experienced childhood trauma, sexual/physical abuse, betrayal/infidelity, and grief/loss.
Life often comes with obstacles that are too overwhelming to tackle alone. Whether these may come in the form of traumatic experiences, inner struggles, relationship issues, or life adjustments, it can be difficult to seek extra support as you navigate through them. I work to help individuals navigate their journey through life’s hurdles by helping them identify strengths within themselves and their relationships, and to find meaning in their challenges. I primarily work with older children and adults who have experienced childhood trauma, sexual/physical abuse, betrayal/infidelity, and grief/loss.
(402) 382-6272 View (402) 382-6272
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Rye Ling McIntosh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMHP, MPA, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68154
Does it seem like your child or teen is speaking a different language at times? As parents, it can be difficult understanding his or her behavior and/or angst. Children from infancy through adolescence can seem unmanageable at times causing parents to feel overwhelmed and powerless. Why continue struggling? If your child is having a difficult time at home, in school, or with friends, I can empathetically provide kids with an engaging, effective way to process feelings, learn new skills, and improve behaviors through utilization of a wrap-a-round approach.
Does it seem like your child or teen is speaking a different language at times? As parents, it can be difficult understanding his or her behavior and/or angst. Children from infancy through adolescence can seem unmanageable at times causing parents to feel overwhelmed and powerless. Why continue struggling? If your child is having a difficult time at home, in school, or with friends, I can empathetically provide kids with an engaging, effective way to process feelings, learn new skills, and improve behaviors through utilization of a wrap-a-round approach.
(531) 233-3193 View (531) 233-3193
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Pamela Susan Kohll
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC, CST, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68102  (Online Only)
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist as well as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist- Supervisor, I am dedicated to helping you identify and overcome any intimacy challenges within the sex therapy realm, including sex/love addiction. This encompasses behaviors such as desire discrepency, successive unfulfilling relationships, affairs, excessive internet porn usage and intimacy anorexia. I also am a Certified Partner of Sex Addicts Specialist, and through a trauma based model, am able to help the Partner work through their own painful experience of loving and being involved with someone with out of control sexual compulsivity.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist as well as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist- Supervisor, I am dedicated to helping you identify and overcome any intimacy challenges within the sex therapy realm, including sex/love addiction. This encompasses behaviors such as desire discrepency, successive unfulfilling relationships, affairs, excessive internet porn usage and intimacy anorexia. I also am a Certified Partner of Sex Addicts Specialist, and through a trauma based model, am able to help the Partner work through their own painful experience of loving and being involved with someone with out of control sexual compulsivity.
(415) 384-9758 View (415) 384-9758
Photo of Joni Ramsey, Counselor in Nebraska
Joni Ramsey
Counselor, LPC, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68504
Relationships are vital to becoming a whole person, including your relationship with yourself. But quality relationships don't happen by accident. Real love is built the old fashioned way - through hard work. Whether you're struggling with how you view and treat yourself or struggling with others, therapy is a wise investment and can help you learn to manage the very best of who you are. This involves developing a skill set that will enable you to learn how powerful you really are in forming lasting connections with others and take an honest look at the barriers to those connections.
Relationships are vital to becoming a whole person, including your relationship with yourself. But quality relationships don't happen by accident. Real love is built the old fashioned way - through hard work. Whether you're struggling with how you view and treat yourself or struggling with others, therapy is a wise investment and can help you learn to manage the very best of who you are. This involves developing a skill set that will enable you to learn how powerful you really are in forming lasting connections with others and take an honest look at the barriers to those connections.
(402) 810-7640 View (402) 810-7640
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Chelsey Burr
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NE 68446
Most clients come to me when life has hit them hard and they feel stuck. Something within them is screaming that they want more, but they don’t know how to get there and where to turn. To me therapy is a beautiful dance. One in which the client leads me to the inner-most crevices of their heart, and the light is suddenly turned on, bringing clarity, healing, and victory to the darkness. It is in this place that they are filled up to overflow, where they can thrive, love the life they are living, and pour into the lives around them.
Most clients come to me when life has hit them hard and they feel stuck. Something within them is screaming that they want more, but they don’t know how to get there and where to turn. To me therapy is a beautiful dance. One in which the client leads me to the inner-most crevices of their heart, and the light is suddenly turned on, bringing clarity, healing, and victory to the darkness. It is in this place that they are filled up to overflow, where they can thrive, love the life they are living, and pour into the lives around them.
(402) 922-8705 View (402) 922-8705
Photo of Aiswary Ganapathy Carstens, Pre-Licensed Professional in Nebraska
Aiswary Ganapathy Carstens
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
Accepting new clients with empathy! As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new country. In therapy, I specialize in trauma-informed care, guiding you through the healing process. For couples, my marriage and family therapy approach recognizes the nuanced dynamics of relationships. Whether overcoming trauma, fortifying bonds, or navigating immigration, I provide a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space. Your beliefs, values, and opinions will not only be acknowledged but celebrated. Join me on a transformative journey where safety paves the way for empowerment and self-discovery.
Accepting new clients with empathy! As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new country. In therapy, I specialize in trauma-informed care, guiding you through the healing process. For couples, my marriage and family therapy approach recognizes the nuanced dynamics of relationships. Whether overcoming trauma, fortifying bonds, or navigating immigration, I provide a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space. Your beliefs, values, and opinions will not only be acknowledged but celebrated. Join me on a transformative journey where safety paves the way for empowerment and self-discovery.
(402) 673-6695 View (402) 673-6695
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Michaela A Svagera
Counselor, MS, PLMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68114
Waitlist for new clients
Struggling with a life transition, relationship issues, anxiety, or any challenging human condition? Sometimes we all need a little extra support that can offer a safe space as we explore change and growth. Life's challenges and struggles should not be something we are expected to trudge through alone.
Struggling with a life transition, relationship issues, anxiety, or any challenging human condition? Sometimes we all need a little extra support that can offer a safe space as we explore change and growth. Life's challenges and struggles should not be something we are expected to trudge through alone.
(402) 787-4173 View (402) 787-4173
Photo of Maddelyn Bal, Provisional Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska
Maddelyn Bal
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner, MS, PLMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68124
Growth, change, and struggle are a part of life and seeking professional services is a beautiful gift you can give yourself. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, and relationship issues. I am passionate about working with those in the LGBTQ+ community and their families. I believe all humans have a right to live authentically and express themselves.
Growth, change, and struggle are a part of life and seeking professional services is a beautiful gift you can give yourself. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life changes, and relationship issues. I am passionate about working with those in the LGBTQ+ community and their families. I believe all humans have a right to live authentically and express themselves.
(402) 809-9246 View (402) 809-9246
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Omaha-Counseling and Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LIMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68164  (Online Only)
I appreciate people who care and are engaged, but may need a little help. We are all intelligent, creative, funny and loving. Sometimes, all you need is help finding that path. I like people who are willing to be open and give it a try. This may look like an individual looking to face changes, or maybe a couple looking to learn how to communicate or find that lost spark. In other cases, this may involve business partners or family members learning how to trust one another. I like to work with people who are willing to do the work.
I appreciate people who care and are engaged, but may need a little help. We are all intelligent, creative, funny and loving. Sometimes, all you need is help finding that path. I like people who are willing to be open and give it a try. This may look like an individual looking to face changes, or maybe a couple looking to learn how to communicate or find that lost spark. In other cases, this may involve business partners or family members learning how to trust one another. I like to work with people who are willing to do the work.
(402) 807-2071 View (402) 807-2071
Photo of Kristen Rosenberg, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Nebraska
Kristen Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68154
Are you looking for a place to be heard and truly listened to? Do you need a safe space to navigate through a difficult relationship, traumatic event or painful period of life? I can help you. Together we can find a path that works best for you to get to a healthier and happier place and maintain it. My approach is diverse and conforms to meet your needs. I draw from different techniques, some based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Strengths Based Therapy, to find what is the best fit for your situation and personality.
Are you looking for a place to be heard and truly listened to? Do you need a safe space to navigate through a difficult relationship, traumatic event or painful period of life? I can help you. Together we can find a path that works best for you to get to a healthier and happier place and maintain it. My approach is diverse and conforms to meet your needs. I draw from different techniques, some based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Strengths Based Therapy, to find what is the best fit for your situation and personality.
(402) 207-9468 View (402) 207-9468
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Deborah Osmanson
Counselor, MA, LMHP, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68154
Going to a counselor can be pretty frightening; my goal is to make it as comfortable as possible. I believe that we all need help at times to work through difficult issues in our lives. I count it a privilege to help clients with the stresses of life. Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible-no matter what challenges you may be facing. Through therapy, you can change self-destructive behaviors and habits, resolve painful feelings, improve your relationships, and more.
Going to a counselor can be pretty frightening; my goal is to make it as comfortable as possible. I believe that we all need help at times to work through difficult issues in our lives. I count it a privilege to help clients with the stresses of life. Beginning therapy can be a big step toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the best life possible-no matter what challenges you may be facing. Through therapy, you can change self-destructive behaviors and habits, resolve painful feelings, improve your relationships, and more.
(402) 951-9935 View (402) 951-9935
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Jolie Vega
Counselor, LIMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68506
If you are reading this, you may be weathering a challenging season in life. It may be hard to recognize at this moment, but I truly believe that everything you need already lies within you. I am here to offer my clients a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard, supported, and empowered as we navigate this challenging season together and seek long-term healing.
If you are reading this, you may be weathering a challenging season in life. It may be hard to recognize at this moment, but I truly believe that everything you need already lies within you. I am here to offer my clients a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard, supported, and empowered as we navigate this challenging season together and seek long-term healing.
(531) 229-1403 View (531) 229-1403
Lifespan Counseling Omaha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68114
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.
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.
(402) 227-6782 View (402) 227-6782
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Anne Tapley
Counselor, PhD, LMHP, CPC, LLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
Professionally, I'm interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger's Disorder), Depression, Anxiety, Parenting Issues, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), co-occurring disorders (formerly called Dual Diagnosis Disorders), lifespan development/lifespan developmental psychopathology, and resiliency. I have been trained to work with clients across the age spectrum. I'm welcoming of clients of various backgrounds and beliefs.
Professionally, I'm interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger's Disorder), Depression, Anxiety, Parenting Issues, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), co-occurring disorders (formerly called Dual Diagnosis Disorders), lifespan development/lifespan developmental psychopathology, and resiliency. I have been trained to work with clients across the age spectrum. I'm welcoming of clients of various backgrounds and beliefs.
(402) 798-1635 View (402) 798-1635
Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.