Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Omaha, NE

Hi and welcome! My name is Alex and I’m a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) in the State of Nebraska. I am accepting new clients, have immediate openings, and have a variety of times to choose from, including Saturdays! I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling at Crown College! From as long as I can remember, I knew I wanted to help others. Therapy should be a safe place where you can be yourself without judgement, and I strive to provide that environment for all of my clients. I use a person-centered approach and meet clients where they are at and help them grow to achieve their goals.

It takes courage to engage in therapy, recognize your inner struggles, and confront past traumas. We all need support to navigate through difficult situations in life. I will welcome you as you are, with your joys and sorrows. I will create a safe, judgment-free space where you can express all facets of your identity. I will help you overcome life challenges such as: Burn-out, depression, anxiety, postpartum challenges, relationship problems, mood disorders, separation, grief, etc. I'm welcoming of clients of various backgrounds and beliefs. I have significant experience working with refugees and immigrants from diverse origins.

I am a mental health and substance use therapist committed to helping you learn how to navigate your life with a holistic approach. My work focuses on identifying and changing unwanted thoughts and behaviors. I believe in a collaborative approach in helping you reach your goals!

Welcome to a space where healing begins. Taking the first step towards seeking therapeutic support is a courageous endeavor and I'm here to assure you that you're not alone. In this space, your wellbeing is a priority. As a dedicated therapist, my commitment is to provide you with a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where your unique journey can unfold, If you're ready to embark on a path of growth and positive change, I encourage you to take that next step. Your healing journey starts with a simple call and lets begin this transformative journey together.

Everyone deserves to feel seen and be heard, especially during times of stress and difficulty. My goal is to provide safe and supportive space that welcomes you to come as you are. I value the uniqueness and complexity of each individual and their background and aim to offer a variety of opportunities for clients to expand and grow. Through this eclectic and person-centered approach, I hope to give guidance and support that leads you to work towards a path of healing.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** No matter where my clients are at in treatment, I will meet them there. I work with clients to find the path that works best for their unique situation. I have clinical experience working with children and adolescents with trauma, and their families, as well as experience working with individuals of all ages diagnosed with behavioral, chronic mental health and substance abuse disorders. I've worked in probation, foster care and multidisciplinary teams. Ultimately, it is my goal to find the method that will help each of my clients live their lives to the fullest.

“The truest story – the one that will always be truest – is that I am a human being, being human. Sometimes, I am my best self. Sometimes, not so much. But goshdarn, I am trying to do better. I am always trying to do better. My guess is that you are, too.” – Laura McKowen. Life is a mixed bag of wonderful and weird. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort between client and clinician that consists of making sense of past experiences and being able to “re-story” our lives. You are the expert in your own life, and I am honored to be on this journey with you.

Allowing yourself to be open to participating in therapy can be a scary step. I hope to ease some of those fears by creating a supportive environment that provides space for you to work on your goals, at your pace. My goal is to provide you concrete skills to use in your everyday life, to help you achieve your goals, help with symptom relief, and improve quality of life.

Stress and anxiety can be a part of life. However, sometimes a person will find themselves drowning in feelings of loneliness, hopelessness and fear. Sometimes these feelings and thoughts become are so overwhelming that people literally feel held hostage by despair. People become paralyzed with fear unable to make a decision because of self-doubt. People lose the will to face the day stop taking care of themselves. My typical clients range from teenagers to adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management issues, ADHD, PTSD, codependency, poor stress management or coping and other various mental health conditions.

I have a passion for working with children and families in supporting healthy development, resilience, and achieving optimal mental well-being. I focus on creating a safe, nurturing environment where client's can explore their emotions and develop coping strategies to build a strong foundation for a brighter future.

Welcome! It’s admirable that you have taken the first step down the path of continued healing and growth. Although you may have experienced a variety of setbacks that leave you feeling inferior in this world, you deserve every opportunity at achieving your greatest quality of life. I believe implementing a strength-based, client-centered approach allows me to provide individualized care, while supporting personal growth and change.

I treat adults and adolescents with addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, and/or trauma history. I also help to guide family members of those with addictions. I enjoy seeing the progress that people make in all areas of their life when they are able to put aside addictive behaviors, reduce their emotional pain, and genuinely feel better about themselves. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and have used it to help people heal from trauma and reduce overall anxiety. I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Theory in my approach.

You are not your trauma. You are a thriving, valuable survivor. In therapy with me, we will tap into your strengths to help create new standards of healthy living. When you say to yourself, "I am bad, or I am unloveable" those are messages that were taught to you and can be unlearned. Through the use of evidenced based treatment models, we will work together to help you heal from traumatic experiences.

"Moody", "Overly Sensitive", or "Needy"- Are these words people use to describe you, or maybe how you describe yourself? Do you feel like your life is one stressful event after another? Does it seem like no one 'gets' you or people have given up on you? If you are looking for a therapist who wants to help you understand your feelings and improve your relationships, I might be the one for you.

Annie has experience with diverse populations, and has supported all ages through crisis and self-harm. She has excelled in working with grief and loss, mood disorders, self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Annie is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and utilizes Art Related Therapy, Narrative Therapy and more to best meet clients unique needs.

I'm not going to lament to you about how hard life is; if you're here you know that. My clientele often have a history of working with many therapists, and not finding the help adequate. Whether it's Autistic Burnout, social exclusion due to neurodiversity, disabling symptoms of ADHD, or hitting a wall regarding improvement in therapy, I have a plan. Neurodiversity does not jive with homework, so I do not give any. You will be challenged, and given a plethora of psychoeducation; because it is so hard to fix something unless you know how it works.

Are you an adult who is trying to overcome and unlearn behaviors and feelings from your childhood? Are you wanting to learn more about your attachment to others (children/partners)? Are you looking to help bring control to various areas of your life that currently feel overwhelming? It is my priority to work collaboratively with my clients to empower them to take control and bring quality back to their lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship plays an extremely important role in what you get out of therapy, as well as having a safe and non-judgmental space in order to begin making life altering changes.

I make it a priority to not only use evidence-based techniques in my practice, but also to form trusting relationships with my clients. I primarily work with people ages 8 to 21 with a variety of issues including trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, behavioral or impulse control problems, psychosis, low self-esteem, and communication issues, among others. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, while also taking techniques from other therapy modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating. In fact, let's make it your time to shine! After all, this is all about you and achieving your personal vision! If you're looking for a safe space to address traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, etc. or are just looking to talk through day-to-day stress, you've come to the right place.