Therapists in Nebraska

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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.

With more than a decade of clinical experience and engaging in therapy myself, I know the importance of being an empathic and understanding support for my clients. My therapy approach is trauma informed, strengths-based and tailored to each client’s individual needs. I work collaboratively with my clients to find the best course of healing.

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.

I work primarily with children, adolescents, and their families. However, I additionally work across the age spectrum and throughout the adoption network with adoption-related issues. I see behaviors as communication of unmet needs. As a client-centered therapist, I work to learn where clients have unmet emotional needs, how their family can work to meet those needs, and what barriers there are to that process.

Life has a way of letting us know when it is time to reach out. Are you feeling overwhelmed, burdened, stressed, and ready for change, but not sure where to begin? Do you feel you have more to offer, but feel stuck? Then counseling is the right setting to have a conversation that may open doors to problem solving and provide tools for guidance. Growing up working in the family restaurant and being active as a student athlete, I didn't have the tools to manage the stress around me. While I was helping others to perform as a personal trainer, I knew I needed to become a counselor to help in a more wholistic way.

Clients who seek help are generally looking for a wide spectrum of improvements in their life. I look at the big picture which includes, their personal happiness and their balance in life which includes relationships, family, work, play, personal health,growth, and spirituality. No matter their age or gender, all issues relate to their current diagnosis and life situation. Depression,self esteem, adjustment issues, and relationships are the focal point of every treatment plan.

Kareena Boko has more than a decade of experience working with children of all ages and their families. Ms. Boko is proficient in supporting individuals and families of all shapes and sizes to work through even the most challenging of circumstances. Ms. Boko routinely collaborates with formal service providers in the Lincoln area to help her clients find safety, healing, peace and wellness. Ms. Boko approaches mental health with a collaborative care lens and works tirelessly to assure her clients have what they need to meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs.

Do the challenges and stressors of life feel overwhelming? Are your relationships or family dynamics out of balance? Are you or someone in your life struggling with managing emotions & stress, having difficulty in work or school, or suddenly having problems with friends or other family members? When life seems overwhelming and out of control, I CAN offer help. I specialize in helping children, teens, adults and families improve relationships, deal with stress and difficult situations, and manage feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety. I provide clients with the opportunity to experience the change they are searching for.

I have been working with adolescents, adults and families since the mid 1980's. Substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBT and family issues are the areas that I have the most experience in. I believe folks come to therapy because some aspects of their lives are not working...we will explore these issues and move to get you where you want and need to be. I have many years of various types of training, but the most important is to get people back to being comfortable, happy and productive in their own world. Compassion and humor are extremely important values to find in each of our lives!!

Is your child struggling with overwhelming emotions of anxiety or sadness? Are you concerned about your child’s increased explosive behavior or aggression? Do you worry about their family/peer relationships? You are not alone! My passion is helping children discover and build upon their unique set of gifts and abilities so they are able to develop the problem solving and coping skills needed for healing and growth. I will partner with you to help your child develop the skills they need to be successful, happy and healthy!

"The best way out is always through."~ Robert Frost. Jeanie's work has included interventions with adults and families navigating role reversal and life transitions. For years, Jeanie has worked for local hospitals as a medical social worker assisting elder adults and their families with difficult changes. This experience shapes her understanding of how hard transitions can be for families and for older adults. She also has vast experience with bereavement and grief support and is able to lend an empathetic ear for all who may be going through a difficult time. Jeanie is also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS).

There are times that life gives us an unexpected journey. This journey leaves us with issues that may have begun in childhood or in adulthood. As a counselor, I am here to help you work through and manage the problems that happen in your life’s journey. This can include personal life issues or family concerns. As you gain insight and self-awareness, we can continue to work together to develop the tools to overcome the issues that may have impeded your quality of life. This will include building on the strengths you already have and the goals you want to achieve.

I believe in a rapport-based approach to therapy: mainly authenticity in communication and interpersonal development of relationships. I aim to remove stigmas and depathologize issues, focusing on outcomes over symptoms. My philosophy is that people are often unaware of their core values, or stressors have made them seem far too distant. When building acceptance around the reality of problems facing families, and focusing on objectives that improve wellness, change can occur. The behavioral interventions, objectivity, and support found in the therapeutic relationship help lead individuals and families to their goals.

I am proud of you for taking this first step to work on YOU! Have you been stressed out, depressed, full of anxiety, hopeless, just need someone to talk with? I am here for you! I want to hold that safe space that everyone longs for, that place that you can come and release or process the things from your past, present, or future. I want to give you that unconditional, non-judgemental, positive space for you to think, breath, cry, or just be, to feel what you need. You deserve to feel safe!

I work hand in hand with individuals and families to address goals and actively attempt to de-pathologize emotional and/or behavioral challenges that individuals struggle with. I work to actively engage those I work with to live a meaningful, valued life. I believe that my work with children often involves active involvement of family and caregivers whatever their title or status helping promote meaningful improvements. I value the need to listen to and respond to the needs of the individual or family that is present in my office and seek to help them accomplish goals as quickly as possible.

As the parent of a child/teen that struggles with their wounded selves, you have tried everything. The exhaustive interventions that you have tried are going nowhere fast. Throwing in the towel is all that you have left. Your marriage is more daunting than it is invigorating and you keep hitting a wall with connecting to one another. Depression has you stuck in quicksand and the struggle is consuming you. Anxiety has its grip on you and it is controlling your life. You find yourself asking what more can you do? You feel all alone in your struggles and are having more moments of frustration than joy. Asking for help is hard.

Life is a journey in which we learn from our past, live for today, and hope for tomorrow. As a therapist I strive to provide you, your child, and/or family quality service in order to help you achieve your goals in life. I will work with you in a way that builds on your strengths and potential, and challenges you to take your life to the next level. I believe the most productive therapy environment is one of mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. My approach is challenging and direct, yet compassionate and caring.

My ideal client inherently knows that something in their world is amiss, and they are ready to go on a journey to discover, uncover and evaluate the source of that sore spot. They have a wide-ranging set of issues, needs, and goals. They want to walk with someone on the journey to a better self and improved self-efficacy. They search for a better tomorrow that they can fully participate in.