Therapists in Blair, NE

Waitlist until mid July - Combing through the LONG list of therapists can be overwhelming, let alone making the decision to start therapy! I am sensitive to the strength and vulnerability that it takes to make the decision to take the leap. I believe that every negative event is an opportunity for growth! My goal is to provide you with the tools and support to help you attain your goals and get your life back on track.

We are Faith Based Counseling. Wherever you may be in life's journey, we are committed to helping you find strength, knowledge, and the skills to break the patterns that damage relationships and cause emotional pain. It is our mission to help hurting people find genuine healing. The therapists at Spence Counseling Center specialize in marriage and family therapy, teens, grief and loss, sexual addictions, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.

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.

Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? Do you feel like life has no meaning or purpose? Life can be difficult when walking through the valley of challenges. Be encouraged, there is hope! While there are many ways to overcome obstacles and live a fulfilled life, therapy is one way. As your therapist, my goal is to partner with you in a therapeutic alliance and tackle life's challenges as a team. My clients find me to be empathetic, empowering and an active listener. I also offer faith based therapy to individuals who choose to incorporate faith into the therapeutic process.

I am currently accepting clients. I am a bilingual psychotherapist who offers services in both English and Spanish. I use an integrated approach which combines aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy. My areas of expertise are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including CPTSD, complex trauma, sexuality, ADHD, panic attack, anxiety, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and depression. My career is my passion, my vision, and my mission.

I love to work with ALL couples who are experiencing relationship conflicts (including LGBTQIA2S+), families who need additional supports for parenting help, adolescents, younger adults, those in college and who are navigating changes, military personnel, and those looking to process any experienced trauma. I honorably served in the military for 27 years and have extensive experience in treating PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, infidelity, and substance use/co-occurring disorders.

I have a doctorate degree with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Practicing since 1989, my current work focuses on couples counseling, individual issues and family business/ organizational consulting. A father of six and married since 1981, I try to bring practical, real-world experience to solving the common issues many of us have through out the life-cycle.

As a therapist I enjoy working with Teens, Young Adults, LGBTQI+, and Military individuals. Issues that I can address include depression, trauma, addiction, PTSD, self-harm, family conflict, peer relationships, and any life event you are struggling through.

I believe you already bring a lot to the table, and I would be honored to walk through the process of getting you to where you want to be. My goal is to empower you to blossom into the most self-assured, peaceful version of yourself. My clients love that I am down to earth, a good listener, and easy to talk to. I pride myself in creating a safe space where there is no such thing as judgment. I provide services to adults through all life stages.

Client will learn to manage personal conflicts such as relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and losses or grief. We encourage clients to self-disclose freely and will educate to cope with stressors and strained relationships. We will discuss engaging in social opportunities, whether with family, friends, church, or community service options. Prayer or a spiritual approach are welcome and encouraged.

I believe that every person is an expert of their own life and possess inner strength necessary to deal with life situations. However, we may sometimes be overwhelmed by presented challenges or carry a load of childhood traumatic experiences that block the access to those resources and don’t allow us to find the best solutions. At Presence Psychotherapy, LLC, together with the client, we will explore different strategies and techniques, and examine important relationships within family and social systems, that will help them see new possibilities and become the author of their own life.

I strive to help individuals, couples and families work through a variety of issues and facilitate the change they desire. I provide a safe and comfortable environment to explore current and past issues that are creating problems for you, while fostering personal insight and change. I have significant experience working with adolescents and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, life-transitions; families experiencing blended family issues or parent/child conflict.

***Telehealth Sessions Available. I believe in taking a systemic approach to therapy, focusing on how we are shaped by emotional, physical, social and spiritual parts of our lives. If one area is being affected the others will be affected as well. I help people look at areas in their lives where they feel stuck and help to create movement in those areas. Using the client's expertise in their own lives I help guide them in creating new, more meaningful and beneficial patterns in their lives. In turn this helps them to reach their full potential.

Are you a self-aware person who, despite all that awareness, still feel "off?" Still feel anxious, irritable, or depressed? Maybe you've done therapy in the past but it didn't work for you. If you find that you are struggling in interpersonal relationships or with family dynamics, I could be a good fit for you. If you are ready to do the work, to learn to sit with the discomfort that change can often bring, I could be the therapist for you. I enjoy working with early and middle-age adults, first-generation immigrants, and new parents/postpartum mothers.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages and genders. Most of my early experience is with children, adolescents, and families. However, I have been working with adults on individual and couples issues for many years. I also have a lot of experience working with clients on addictions especially drugs and alcohol issues. I work will with clients that have anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. This includes ADHD and oppositional behaviors.

I provide strength-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families who experience difficulties coping, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, difficulties adjusting, and low levels of self-worth. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach to assist in setting goals, applying strengths, and finding new ways to cope with stressors. I've worked in both medical and agency settings with a consistent effort to treat the mind and body as a holistic unit.

Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Maybe you've been thrown a curve ball or day-to-day life simply feels unmanageable. Perhaps you have felt this way for a long time, or maybe it's something new. We all have times in our lives when we need a little extra help and talking to someone about your experiences can be really helpful! I'm able to be more objective than friends or family may be, and I can provide tools and insight that others may not offer. You're the captain of your own ship, but maybe you need a little help finding your course and navigating the (sometimes treacherous) waters of life; I want to help you do just that!