Therapists in Blair, NE

Well, hey there! I love working with motivated clients who have a sense of humor, and who are willing to take action steps towards their goals. I love being able to tailor to client's individual needs, whether it's processing and understanding family of origin issues, problem-solving through daily stressors, or providing space to process trauma. My clients want to understand how to improve their relationships, build healthier beliefs that suit them, and see the therapeutic relationship as a tool in and of itself.

"Life’s difficulties can be overwhelming and at times feel unmanageable. Utilizing aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques, I can assist you in learning skills to manage life’s stressors and decrease that overwhelming feeling. Together, we can navigate through the therapeutic process and find what is comfortable for you. I assist individuals to address things such as relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and behaviors. I provide therapy for ages five and up for individuals, couples, families and groups. We also offer teen, adult male and female groups.

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 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.

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.

I specialize in anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, to include body dysmorphia and body repetitious disorders, such as trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation (skin picking). Regardless of your situation or circumstance, I believe we all have strengths within us that we can use to get back on our feet & to live our best lives. When you're ready for growth, change, or challenge, I will be in your corner. Together we will set goals to fit your life, at your pace.

Are you troubled by intense anxiety, depression, or painful memories from the past that won't seem to fade? Do your thoughts and behaviors trouble you or seem to interfere with your relationships? If you have these experiences, you are not alone. I understand how difficult coping with painful events can be. I welcome assisting you in your healing.

New Endings Counseling, LLC. "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson

Raylene is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Master's in Social Work and is currently provisionally licensed. She has experience working with the aging population and individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in the community setting. Raylene will be developing a specialty in the area of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors. She also has a particular interest in working with depression, life transitions, and aging. Raylene will meet with self-pay clients for a reduced rate.

Accepting New Clients Now...........Everyone experiences grief and loss, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Sometimes we feel as though these experiences are ours alone. I am here to remind you that these universal experiences can be as natural and welcomed as taking a deep breath. When you start therapy, we will open the chapters of your life that are hard to talk about. Through the use of art therapy, we can create meaning in your mental health needs, and find a way to deal with them realistically and gracefully. If this message resonates with you, give me call and we will begin your journey of healing together.

I am a dedicated, empathetic, and culturally sensitive Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have over 15 years' experience in helping individuals and families with facing and changing difficult life's challenges; and I now help overcome substance abuse and behavioral addictions. I believe in a holistic approach to treatment, focusing not only on the addiction itself but also on the underlying causes and the overall well-being of my clients. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Are you feeling stuck in life? Overwhelmed with day-to-day activities? Looking to find joy and happiness in each day? Sometimes it may feel like life kicks us when we are already down. My goal is to help you live your best life and get through hiccups along the way.

Please email me for a faster response time! Many of us have had moments where we have felt like we were falling apart and needing a safe place to do so while rebuilding internally and externally. Together we will identify what has shaped you to become who you are today, where you want to be in life, and how to get there. I have a direct, yet empathetic approach and will utilize a variety of modalities to provide the best treatment for your needs.

I believe counseling can be used for many things... Addressing a crisis or trauma, identifying a goal & developing a path toward it, resolving current concerns and even sometimes helping to clarify why you feel differently than you used to. You are the expert on your life. My job is to help you fine tune that expertise and develop skills that contribute to you leading the life you want. I am not here to give you advice or tell you what to do, but rather to work with you as you address the challenges, questions or concerns you may be facing.

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.

Christopher Wegener, LIMHP, is a Master's Level Independent Licensed Mental Health Practitioner trained in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Christopher works with children 2+ and their parents in the PCIT program, as well as adolescents and adults.

I work best with adolescent and adult clients who appreciate a direct, to-the-point approach. I give lots of feedback and make my thoughts known. This approach tends to open up awarenesses that may have been unknown for a very long time. It is exciting to see this process unfold in individual psychotherapy.

My therapeutic lens is rooted in the tenants of social work and social justice. As a clinician I meet clients where they are and recognize that no person functions outside of their environment. So as we delve into issues of mental health symptoms, we will also be investigating how society at large plays a role in our health. I lean heavily on psychodynamic processing and a focused mindfulness practice called Brainspotting. I also engage clients through CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy. I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and am continually in the process of being anti-racist.

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.