Compassion Focused Therapists in Douglas County, NE

I believe that we all possess strengths that can help us overcome life’s challenges and am honored to hold space and be present with my clients as we walk the path to fulfilment and peace. I work primarily with adults and the geriatric population and serve clients who struggle with day-to-day issues including anxiety, sadness, guilt and shame, relationship troubles, boundary setting, stress management, healthy coping, and maintaining wellness. As a clinical social worker and LIMHP, I also have experience with Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Neurocognitive Disorders (dementia).

I value and honor the complex ways in which each person engages with the world by collaborating with clients to create an open, safe, and non-judgmental space, prioritizing clients’ autonomy throughout the therapeutic process. As a queer-identified practitioner, I bring personal and professional experience to creating an affirming space, regardless of whether gender and/or sexuality are central issues in your current therapeutic needs. I'm experienced in working with folks experiencing anxiety, depression, mood variations, and the multitude of responses that can result from trauma.

Asking for support can be scary! Sharing your most candid thoughts and experiences can be even scarier. Add to that dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges, you can feel outright alone. You don’t have to feel alone on this journey, though. Tracy has been working to support others on their mental health journey for 5+ years. She sees adults (19+) and especially enjoys working with women, professionals, and LGBTQ+ folx. She specializes in relationship issues, body image, grief, trauma, navigating gender and sexuality, as well as mood disorders like depression and anxiety.

I have more than 25 years of experience working with and advocating for children and families impacted by abuse and neglect, grief and loss, divorce, attachment difficulties, foster care and adoption, problematic sexual behaviors, sexual abuse, domestic violence and trauma. Children and caregivers express their reactions in a variety of ways. Their reactions may be expressed through their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical symptoms. I am focused on utilizing effective treatment practices to provide healing and hope to children and families impacted by a variety of mental health needs and challenges.

Do you need help navigating through life after getting a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder? Do you need help helping your child navigate through life after getting a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or a developmental disability? Reach out to get help in this area with me.

Loss affects each of us in unique ways. Each of us encounters loss on a regular basis. How we each experience each loss is unique and viewed through our individualized lens based on our life experiences. I meet people where they are in their grief journey and provide a safe space to tell their story and be heard. Grief has no timeframe. Whether the loss was recent or long ago where there is pain there can be healing. My goal is to help people find meaningful ways to process the losses they have experienced. I also aim to help caregivers both lay and professional find ways to nurture themselves and find hope and renewal.

Do you find yourself struggling with your moods? You know you could be happier, but you may need a team. As Yung Pueblo states, "I cannot make you happy, but I can commit to support you in the creation of your own happiness." If you have attachment issues and need to be able to better connect with others, if you want to achieve something and need a cheerleader, if you're needing help processing through a difficult experience, or if you just need that one person who you know you can count on, I can help.

Life is hard, and asking for help can be even harder. I am here to walk alongside you in your healing journey. I am here to encourage you, allowing space to process anything on your mind. This is your time to find your voice and feel empowered in the journey to overcome any difficulties that come your way. I am here to equip you with the tools to help you navigate your daily life.

If you're trying to balance stressors and move past pain only to find yourself feeling stuck, I'm here to offer support as you find your way toward feeling your best. Even in the most difficult or overwhelming circumstances, we can find meaningful ways to move forward. The pressure from stress, anxiety, and trauma can show up in a person's mind, relationships, body, or other important areas of life. But oftentimes, these experiences reveal what in our lives might need attention.

Hello! I currently have availability to see adults, adolescents, and couples! After working at all levels of care within the mental health system, it is a joy and privilege to witness the journey of self actualization with my clients. My goal is to support and help you move through symptoms of trauma towards emotional healing. I am also trained in grief and loss whether through death, health disparity, or transitions of life. With a compassionate approach and reflective listening, my goal is to help you feel safe and secure in session in order to meet your goals.

Life can be difficult sometimes. We can get off track, have trouble coping with day to day stress, lose sight of our own goals and dreams, or just feel lost and overwhelmed. In my practice, I enjoy work with individuals, families, and couples struggling with issues ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, anger management, ADHD, relationship problems and communication problems. In therapy, the goal is to become engaged in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that can facilitate growth, change and healing.

People grow when they are meaningfully connected to people they can trust. I desire to offer a place of rest where we can work together to gain clarity and insight, allowing you to move forward and achieve your goals. As a counselor, I have received training in attachment trauma and EMDR and desire to work with children, teens, and adults. I want my approach to counseling to be grounded in my Christian faith and therapeutic focus that is rooted in compassion and client-centeredness. I desire to help my clients move towards the best version of themselves, recognizing faulty belief systems and securing life-giving truths.

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Life (relationships, family, work, school, illness, and more) can knock us down causing us to feel a variety of emotions: discouraged, depressed, anxious, disappointed, confused, hopeless, not heard and many more. Whatever struggle or conflict you are facing, you are not alone. Life has many stages and transitions, which is normal, but if you're here, you probably don't feel so "normal". Therapy may feel scary, but most of my clients say it has liberating and life changing. I create a space where nothing is off limits, there are no judgements and every emotion is valid.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed? You may be tired from trying to give everyone your best and still feel like you aren't enough. I believe that healing occurs when the mind, body, and spirit are acknowledged, nurtured, and allowed the freedom to fully transform. If we aren't living our life intentionally we unknowingly block the best versions of ourselves from emerging. Do you become fearful of success, self-sabotage growth, and yet continue to seek deeper meaning and purpose in your life? If this message resonates with you it's time to do something different! Ask yourself - What's the best that can happen?

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, frustrated or stressed? Take a pause. Consider your own needs. Create a tailored roadmap for lasting wellness and acceptance.

Heather Binns, LIMHP is licensed in the state of Nebraska as a Certified Professional Counselor (426) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (887). She holds a Bachelor's Degree with high honors in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Chadron State College in Nebraska. She is also a certified life/care coach. Heather has been a therapist for over 30 years and has provided individual and group therapy in a number of settings including agency based, private practice, and hospital based IOPs. She is a life/care coach to companies such as Amazon.

I offer specialized support for members of the public safety community, medical providers, and military personnel. I understand the unique burdens these careers can place on clients. Sometimes it's difficult to balance family and personal commitments with the demands of this incredibly stressful work. I work with individuals who wish to learn ways to enhance resiliency and achieve peak performance on the job, and enjoy a fulfilling life outside of work.

Not sure if you are ready to begin your therapeutic experience? Give us a call and receive more information about how therapy works as well as what to expect. I have utilized several different types of therapies (CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Art Therapy and Play Therapy, EMDR) including groups with the emphasis on your needs.

My first and foremost goal is to create an inviting space where you are able to build on your existing knowledge, skills, and insights with the tools and support I can offer. I work primarily with adults of all ages, and am enthusiastically inclusive of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, orientations, and identities. I am experienced in working with a number of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, identity-related concerns, and responses to a wide array of traumatic experiences. I also have a special focus on eating disorders, including the unique presentations of eating disorders in LGBTQ+ folks.