Therapists in Omaha, NE
Brandi Stalzer
Counselor, LIMHP, LPCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68144 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with food or your body? The people I work with typically struggle with symptoms like binge eating, overeating, irregular eating patterns, or poor body image. I help people find relief from eating disorders. Often, I hear people express how their eating patterns have impaired their relationships, mood, and daily activities. They may be experiencing mood or anxiety-related issues, in addition, to their food struggles. Most people I work with say that their work with me is their first time conceptualizing their concerns as a mental health issue and are seeking treatment for the first time.
Are you struggling with food or your body? The people I work with typically struggle with symptoms like binge eating, overeating, irregular eating patterns, or poor body image. I help people find relief from eating disorders. Often, I hear people express how their eating patterns have impaired their relationships, mood, and daily activities. They may be experiencing mood or anxiety-related issues, in addition, to their food struggles. Most people I work with say that their work with me is their first time conceptualizing their concerns as a mental health issue and are seeking treatment for the first time.
Tenora Bannister
Counselor, LIMHP, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68144
I have experience with self esteem, impulsivity, self-worth, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
Life is a journey and at times can be lonely and I am a firm believer that having an outside perspective to offer support, guidance and unconditional acceptance can be of extreme value and importance. Whether it be relationship issues, low self-esteem, challenges with communicating, struggles with work, difficulties making decisions, frustrations with teens or even with parents, divorce, eating disorders and just general life coaching, having a compassionate support can make all the difference a person needs to live a successful and HAPPY life! Call today and take the first step towards change!
I have experience with self esteem, impulsivity, self-worth, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
Life is a journey and at times can be lonely and I am a firm believer that having an outside perspective to offer support, guidance and unconditional acceptance can be of extreme value and importance. Whether it be relationship issues, low self-esteem, challenges with communicating, struggles with work, difficulties making decisions, frustrations with teens or even with parents, divorce, eating disorders and just general life coaching, having a compassionate support can make all the difference a person needs to live a successful and HAPPY life! Call today and take the first step towards change!
Katherine Horrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68164
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.
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.
Evelynn Freeman
Counselor, MSEd, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68114
Waitlist for new clients
Hey, I'm Evelynn! I enjoy working with a variety of issues, but I'm especially passionate about working with gender expansive clients! I'm a transgender woman, and my experiences absolutely inform how I approach working with my clients. I will provide space to explore which aspects of expression, pronouns, sexuality, and other elements you want to incorporate into your gender. There are no wrong answers, but we'll work together to find one you are comfortable with! I also have found neurodiversity (Autism Spectrum & ADHD) and eating disorders as additional specialties through working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Hey, I'm Evelynn! I enjoy working with a variety of issues, but I'm especially passionate about working with gender expansive clients! I'm a transgender woman, and my experiences absolutely inform how I approach working with my clients. I will provide space to explore which aspects of expression, pronouns, sexuality, and other elements you want to incorporate into your gender. There are no wrong answers, but we'll work together to find one you are comfortable with! I also have found neurodiversity (Autism Spectrum & ADHD) and eating disorders as additional specialties through working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Amber Wiest
MA, LIMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68102
WelcomeI My goal is to support you and teach you how to live a happier, healthier, positive and productive lifestyle! I take appointments on weekends and evenings and I am very flexible with scheduling. I do some in-home therapy and meet at schools, if it's preferred. I like to work with adolescents and families with intense needs. I often work with individuals involved with domestic violence, substance abuse, trauma, and eating disorders.
WelcomeI My goal is to support you and teach you how to live a happier, healthier, positive and productive lifestyle! I take appointments on weekends and evenings and I am very flexible with scheduling. I do some in-home therapy and meet at schools, if it's preferred. I like to work with adolescents and families with intense needs. I often work with individuals involved with domestic violence, substance abuse, trauma, and eating disorders.
Jeannie M Gilinsky
Counselor, MS, LMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68144
I have over 25 years experience in private practice specializing in couples counseling, and individual therapy for depression, eating disorders, anxiety and trauma.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and you need someone to talk to. Someone who will listen. Someone who can understand. If you are feeling alone, depressed, angry, or anxious, or if you are struggling in a relationship, I can help you to find the tools you need to resolve your issues, to heal and to live the life you are meant to live..
I have over 25 years experience in private practice specializing in couples counseling, and individual therapy for depression, eating disorders, anxiety and trauma.
Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and you need someone to talk to. Someone who will listen. Someone who can understand. If you are feeling alone, depressed, angry, or anxious, or if you are struggling in a relationship, I can help you to find the tools you need to resolve your issues, to heal and to live the life you are meant to live..
Jillian Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LIMHP, LMHP, LSATP, LADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68154 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, PTSD, mental health concerns, eating disorders, criminal thinking, and substance abuse issues.
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner in Virginia and Nebraska. Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia and Nebraska. As a mental health and substance abuse counselor, I am committed to helping individuals learn how to change their attitudes and beliefs, while learning strategies to address the root cause of their difficulties. I am passionate about creating resources for individuals who are struggling and hold them accountable for the change they desire.
I specialize in helping individuals with trauma, PTSD, mental health concerns, eating disorders, criminal thinking, and substance abuse issues.
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner in Virginia and Nebraska. Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia and Nebraska. As a mental health and substance abuse counselor, I am committed to helping individuals learn how to change their attitudes and beliefs, while learning strategies to address the root cause of their difficulties. I am passionate about creating resources for individuals who are struggling and hold them accountable for the change they desire.
Brooke Bartak-Jensen
Counselor, LIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68114
*daytime openings only* Many of my clients have experienced life circumstances that have taken a toll on their emotional and physical well-being. I have extensive experience with adult survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as well as domestic violence. I am trained and utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which are highly effective for treating trauma. If you are struggling with getting past your past, I would be honored to work with you.
*daytime openings only* Many of my clients have experienced life circumstances that have taken a toll on their emotional and physical well-being. I have extensive experience with adult survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as well as domestic violence. I am trained and utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which are highly effective for treating trauma. If you are struggling with getting past your past, I would be honored to work with you.
Shae Frederick
Pre-Licensed Professional, PLMHP, PLMSW
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68154
Asking for help is hard—and look at you, rockstar! My name is Shae and I am a therapist in the Omaha-Metro area. I work predominantly with teenagers age 13 to 19 and young adults who are experiencing a myriad of struggles. I am passionate about creating a safe and accepting environment to promote healing, empowerment and resilience!
Asking for help is hard—and look at you, rockstar! My name is Shae and I am a therapist in the Omaha-Metro area. I work predominantly with teenagers age 13 to 19 and young adults who are experiencing a myriad of struggles. I am passionate about creating a safe and accepting environment to promote healing, empowerment and resilience!
Kelly & Associates Therapeutic Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LIMHP, LCMFT, CMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68104
I believe in people living their best life and being their most authentic self. I believe that everyone has the right to inclusive, competent, weight neutral, and trauma informed mental health care and that's what I focus my practice on. I am an affirming and inclusive therapist who believes in calling out systemic and societal oppression and injustices. While I can't tell you a space is safe I hope that my office can become one for you.
I believe in people living their best life and being their most authentic self. I believe that everyone has the right to inclusive, competent, weight neutral, and trauma informed mental health care and that's what I focus my practice on. I am an affirming and inclusive therapist who believes in calling out systemic and societal oppression and injustices. While I can't tell you a space is safe I hope that my office can become one for you.
Shelby Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68102 (Online Only)
You long to experience more meaningful connections, more authenticity, and a stronger sense of self. You struggle to reconcile your past experiences with who you feel you are and where you want to go. Maybe you even notice that you engage in self-sabotage due to patterns that have taken hold in your life, while you want to make better choices and reduce perfectionistic expectations that you place on yourself. By learning what is unconsciously driving your actions you can find a better way. Therapy can help you break free from what holds you back and forge a new path.
You long to experience more meaningful connections, more authenticity, and a stronger sense of self. You struggle to reconcile your past experiences with who you feel you are and where you want to go. Maybe you even notice that you engage in self-sabotage due to patterns that have taken hold in your life, while you want to make better choices and reduce perfectionistic expectations that you place on yourself. By learning what is unconsciously driving your actions you can find a better way. Therapy can help you break free from what holds you back and forge a new path.
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Counselor, MS, CGP, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68114
I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, children, and LGBTQs. I like to delve into the depression, anxiety, or whatever is troubling you to get at and transform, moving towards a productive satisfying life. I'm good at getting at the potential, power, genius, and strength which lies within, surfacing creativity, health, and well being. Usually, when one discovers their potential it is like dropping a pebble in the calm lake, rippling goodness for all around them.
I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, children, and LGBTQs. I like to delve into the depression, anxiety, or whatever is troubling you to get at and transform, moving towards a productive satisfying life. I'm good at getting at the potential, power, genius, and strength which lies within, surfacing creativity, health, and well being. Usually, when one discovers their potential it is like dropping a pebble in the calm lake, rippling goodness for all around them.
Julia Dreamer
Counselor, MA, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68144
At some point in your life you may find yourself feeling unproductive, unsatisfied, stressed out, or even stuck in pattern's of self-destructive feelings and behaviors. Would you like to find yourself feeling more clear, hopeful, decisive and energetic? Would you like to learn mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance?
At some point in your life you may find yourself feeling unproductive, unsatisfied, stressed out, or even stuck in pattern's of self-destructive feelings and behaviors. Would you like to find yourself feeling more clear, hopeful, decisive and energetic? Would you like to learn mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance?
LaJoy Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68144 (Online Only)
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” -Barack Obama. My ideal client is one that is motivated to helping themselves. A client ready to listen, be accountable, and set realistic goals. A client who is seeking support to navigate life’s challenges! The goal is to use past traumas and/or situations as a learning tool and a means of reflection, while still striving to move forward.
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” -Barack Obama. My ideal client is one that is motivated to helping themselves. A client ready to listen, be accountable, and set realistic goals. A client who is seeking support to navigate life’s challenges! The goal is to use past traumas and/or situations as a learning tool and a means of reflection, while still striving to move forward.
Deanna Hanquist
Counselor, MS, LMHP, LPA
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68137
Are you searching for a way to put the joy back in your life? Just as we all want happiness, success, and meaningful relationships, we also sometimes feel broken and overwhelmed. Sometimes the events in our lives simply overshadow our ability to cope. This is when I am able to help. I help those who seek solutions to everyday life problems. I work with adults, teenagers, and families struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, and life transitions. In addition, I specialize in working with those struggling with adoption issues (both adoptees and parents).
Are you searching for a way to put the joy back in your life? Just as we all want happiness, success, and meaningful relationships, we also sometimes feel broken and overwhelmed. Sometimes the events in our lives simply overshadow our ability to cope. This is when I am able to help. I help those who seek solutions to everyday life problems. I work with adults, teenagers, and families struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, and life transitions. In addition, I specialize in working with those struggling with adoption issues (both adoptees and parents).
Michelle Woidneck Kieffe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68144
Waitlist for new clients
We receive constant messages that if you are not feeling happy something is wrong. But is this fair? Over 50% of us will suffer with a mental health condition in our lifetime! This suggests suffering is not pathological, but rather a universal experience. The fact you are human guarantees you will experience pain. Sadly, sometimes our well-intended efforts to avoid pain can unintentionally lead to more suffering. Across time we can lose touch with what matters to us most and our quality of life goes down. We can become stuck in an unnecessary battle with ourselves, and all the while life continues to go by.
We receive constant messages that if you are not feeling happy something is wrong. But is this fair? Over 50% of us will suffer with a mental health condition in our lifetime! This suggests suffering is not pathological, but rather a universal experience. The fact you are human guarantees you will experience pain. Sadly, sometimes our well-intended efforts to avoid pain can unintentionally lead to more suffering. Across time we can lose touch with what matters to us most and our quality of life goes down. We can become stuck in an unnecessary battle with ourselves, and all the while life continues to go by.
Christine F Swinney
Counselor, LIMHP, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68154
A lot of my clients have depression and anxiety. They tend to have a lot of negative self-talk and little self-love. They may have boundary issues and unhealthy coping skills when frustrated or angry.
A lot of my clients have depression and anxiety. They tend to have a lot of negative self-talk and little self-love. They may have boundary issues and unhealthy coping skills when frustrated or angry.
Dr. Marquisha Frost
PhD, MS, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68114
I am a certified life coach, counselor, and consultant (NOT a therapist), who specializes in personal, academic, and career-related coaching, mental health counseling, and consulting. I enjoy working with those who have a desire toward balance, self-improvement, and capacity building. If you're wanting to improve, restore balance to your life, elevate your career to the next level, or need help navigating personal transitions, academic requirements, relationships, etc., I am here to help! Please note: (1) I do not currently accept insurance and am a private pay practitioner. (2) It typically takes 24-48 hours for a reply.
I am a certified life coach, counselor, and consultant (NOT a therapist), who specializes in personal, academic, and career-related coaching, mental health counseling, and consulting. I enjoy working with those who have a desire toward balance, self-improvement, and capacity building. If you're wanting to improve, restore balance to your life, elevate your career to the next level, or need help navigating personal transitions, academic requirements, relationships, etc., I am here to help! Please note: (1) I do not currently accept insurance and am a private pay practitioner. (2) It typically takes 24-48 hours for a reply.
Melisa Barnes
Counselor, MA, LMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68154
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 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.
Counseling Connections & Associates
Counselor, PhD, LIMHP, CPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68114
At Counseling Connections & Associates we believe that individuals possess the knowledge and strength needed to create the changes they want in their lives. We focus on facilitating a supportive and collaborative relationship with clients to promote their insight about the feelings and events in their life. Clients are empowered to control the direction of their lives with new choices based on the insights gained in treatment. We provide professional counseling to individuals and couples motivated toward the improvement of themselves and the relationship with others in their lives. Treatment for clients is individually tailored to meet their needs. The therapeutic approach used at Counseling Connections & Associates focuses on the client's uniqueness and on the client realizing their fullest potential.
At Counseling Connections & Associates we believe that individuals possess the knowledge and strength needed to create the changes they want in their lives. We focus on facilitating a supportive and collaborative relationship with clients to promote their insight about the feelings and events in their life. Clients are empowered to control the direction of their lives with new choices based on the insights gained in treatment. We provide professional counseling to individuals and couples motivated toward the improvement of themselves and the relationship with others in their lives. Treatment for clients is individually tailored to meet their needs. The therapeutic approach used at Counseling Connections & Associates focuses on the client's uniqueness and on the client realizing their fullest potential.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.