Therapists in Blair, NE

M. Natasha Sanchez, MSW, LIMHP, LICSW, is a community based therapist providing services to those seeking to improve their relationships with others, change or eliminate troubling behaviors and habits, improve their control over mood and anxiety, perform better at school or work, adjust to difficult life events/transitions, and those who simply wish to gain insight into their personal past in order to welcome a bright and more honest future. Natasha's orientation to counseling is relationship based (collaborative), flexible, respectful and confidential.

My goal is to provide personalized mental health and substance abuse counseling to help individuals achieve their personal goals in Iowa and Nebraska. I regard each individual in an ethical and professional manner.

I enjoy providing evidenced based interventions to individuals, couples and families who may be struggling with mental health and substance use concerns. I appreciate the opportunity to offer effective therapeutic interventions to promote healing, facilitate personal change and improve lifestyle experiences. I respect the collaboration of the recovery journey and hope to develop a professional partnership with you.

Ultimately, the goal is progress, not perfection. I firmly believe (deep down) we all possess the necessary tools for growth and change. My intent is to cultivate a judgement-free zone for individuals to process and feel safe showing up as their most authentic selves. Anyone I connect with can trust in my guidance to give you that extra push towards ending painful patterns, gaining healthy insight into blind spots and working toward self-acceptance.

Finding a therapist that is right for you amongst the sea of biographies can be daunting and finally getting in and seeing if it’s a good fit can be even more frustrating. My style is relational, straightforward, and personalized to each client’s needs. I want you to feel comfortable advocating for yourself and for the direction of your treatment. My belief is that you are the expert on yourself and I am privileged to be a part of the process. While I wish that I could promise a “Goodwill Hunting” moment every session, I CAN promise that I will work alongside you as your ally every step of the way.

*Accepting New Clients-Same day response*Life events can trigger negative reactions in our mind, body, and soul. A majority of these life events we have no control over. We are left wondering how to deal with the negativity that comes with them. Its normal to have a hard time figuring out how to deal with these reactions. My job is to help navigate. Human's desire attachment, or the ability to seek out help from another in times of distress or obstacles. Healthy attachment creates sustainable purpose, direction, and joy. My faith based background accompanies you on your journey to finding more peace, direction, purpose, and meaning.

Lee Clausen, M.S., P.L.M.H.P., P.L.A.D.C. C.P.S.W.S., began his career in mental health as a Certified Peer Support & Wellness Specialist and he still believes in the principals espoused by Shery Mead in differentiating between learning versus helping, relationships versus individuals, and hope versus fear. Ultimately, mental health support is about understanding the perspective of another; a shared meaning between client and counselor emerges that allows the client to understand the value and meaning in their present relationships and how those relationships allow a new set of possibilities to emerge through a sense of community.

I am licensed in both Nebraska and Colorado and split time between locations. I have experience working with individuals and families having a wide range of symptoms related to loss and life transitions. I also have experience treating addictions, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders.

"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." When life seems overwhelming, sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. Working with an experienced and dedicated therapist can enhance your quality of life and provide a foundation for positive growth in all areas of life.

Asking for help is not easy for many of us. Reaching out to a therapist can feel like admitting defeat. I believe, however, that it can be one of the bravest things you can do! Whatever difficulty you are walking through, whether it be grief, trauma, shame or guilt you are worth the time and effort of walking towards peace and healing. If you feel weighed down with life and would like help processing and moving forward, I would like to help.

I am a trauma specialist and continue to build my skill sets and education in this area of focus. All of us carry parts of us that are needing to be connected with current or past trauma. Allow me to guide you towards the process of healing and an understanding of the maladaptive beliefs "Not being good enough" you hold within.