First Health Therapists in Bennington, NE

Men and women today are faced with multiple stressors under certain conditions that can lead to: depression, anxiety, grief, loss and trauma. These conditions can interfere with your ability to enjoy life. They also can have effects on your family, friends and jobs. My goal as a therapist is to help you identify the problems and learn added strategies, insights and solutions to deal with them more effectively so that you can experience more satisfaction and joy in living.

I primarily have experience working with individuals of all ages who struggle with eating disorders and body dysmorphia (and other co-occurring struggles). I am a non-diet practitioner with a HAES approach. I work closely with health professionals as well (dietitians and NPs) to help clients achieve health holistically. I also thoroughly enjoy working with individuals that struggle with anxiety disorders, OCD, and interpersonal struggles. It is my hope that my office is truly a refuge for all who enter and that we can work together as a team to achieve balance in life and pursue holistic health.

I provide online therapy individuals and families looking to overcome personal challenges, such as marital issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, sex therapy, relationship issues, a major life transition or spirituality issues. I've spent nearly 2 decades in ministry-helping kids, teens, adults, parents, groups, and families navigate their unique situations. I have over 8 years of military service, traveled the world and embrace all peoples, cultures, and beliefs. I use a holistic, nonjudgment, and multicultural approach to counseling. I am here to journey with you and to help you achieve your counseling goals if you let me.

I am glad you are here, taking steps toward putting yourself first. As a clinical therapist, I provide a person-centered approach to therapy, by creating a supportive and encouraging environment to help you move towards your optimal health. It is my belief that we need to develop protective parts to help us navigate through traumatic and stressful times. Our past can keep us stuck in old patterns. My goal is that together we reprocess past experiences to recreate new, healthier patterns for relationships, or other vulnerable areas in your life.

My commitment as a therapist is to provide my clients with a compassionate environment that offers unconditional acceptance and support. Each client is seen as a unique individual. I believe that counseling promotes growth by building on existing strengths. Each client is guided through a process that allows for the enhancement of self-enpowerment and discovery.

Are you seeking help going through the hard times in life? Whether you are having relational/marital issues, have been a victim of domestic violence or abuse, struggle with anxiety or depression, or one of many other life issues there can be peace again. I have had more than 15 years experience in the mental health field and love to help clients find to tools to grow strong again. There is hope and you can feel normal again.

Beth is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in working with individuals seeking support navigating life’s challenges, committed to feeling better, regaining focus, creating a sense of calm from turmoil, developing that sense of inner harmony that happens when one is true to oneself & re-establishing a sense of purpose & accomplishment when you clarify priorities, establish goals, own your power & reach your potential. A self-described Army brat Beth knows the challenges of adapting to change & life transitions. Beth uses a holistic approach to address issues such as: Anxiety, ADD, Relationships, Addiction, Grief & Trauma.

I believe there is no problem too big to be overcome! I work with a wide variety of diagnoses and specialize in Anxiety Disorders. Other concentrations include depression, unresolved emotional issues, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, the LGBTQ population, and finding meaning/purpose in life. I use an individualized approach with each client, ensuring that each person's unique concerns, perspectives, and goals are met with warmth, respect, and acceptance.

Ms. Vogel is a nationally certified/licensed counselor and a registered Art Therapist who has extensive experience working in the mental health field. Services include, but are not limited to, assessment, short-term and long-term therapy, EAP, CAP, and eclectic therapy as determined by each individual participating in their sessions. All age groups are accepted as well as individual, couple/marital and family therapy. In addition to the traditional “talk therapy” she has extensive knowledge and experience in various expressive therapies including, art therapy, play therapy, music therapy, bibliotherapy, journaling, etc. Ms. Vogel is fluent in sign language.

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.

There are times in our lives that we can become stuck, not knowing how, where, or who to turn to. We may feel lost, alone, depressed, angry, traumatized, fragmented, hopeless, afraid - floundering & needing direction. Does this sound like your situation? I'll help you to untangle your emotional knots - so that you can rekindle your dreams toward living the life you truly deserve. I specialize in issues of empowerment with a focus on your humanity and relationships (less on diagnostic labels). Welcome!

If you are feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, frustrated, trapped, or like your life is out of control, help is on the way. I am here to tell you that you don't have to go through the rest of your life feeling this way. If you are willing to show up and work hard in therapy, you will be amazed how much better you will feel, and how quickly. After our first scheduled therapy appointment, you will know exactly what the problem is, why it's happening and some idea of what the treatment process will look like.

Are you getting less and less sleep at night due to worries and depression? Life can be tough at times due to problems with relationships, decision making and change and loss. When trauma happens (big or small) in our lives we tend to go into fight, flight or freeze modes. I can help. Using various therapy techniques we can sort through your life problems and solve them. Learn and practice new coping mechanisms to deal with and understand whatever life throws you.

I want to create a safe and supportive atmosphere where people can discuss their lives freely without fear of judgement. While the specific goals of therapy are always decided by the client, my overarching goals with each person is that they will come to understand their worth as an individual, and will find freedom to fully engage with life. I believe in not only addressing issues that hold people back, but also in exploring their unique strengths and interests.

I love the concept of developing "grit". Learning how to overcome the obstacles and emotions that stand in our way. Let me help you deal with the inevitable anxiety and frustrations we face and develop the skills that help you deal with them. Perseverance, flexibility and adaptability gets us farther than intelligence, skill and luck ever will or ever have. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired...I can help. Some days we need a cheerleader with pom poms; some days, we may need a "kick in the butt" or a nudge. All days we want to feel understood, accepted and validated. I am known as being both direct and kind.

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.

Feeling stuck, at a crossroad? Sometimes you're not even sure what is wrong but you just feel off. Everyone experiences difficulty in their life. Even the strongest of us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent or unhappy at times. You don't have to be on life's journey alone. As a counselor I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I utilize the art and science of counseling to create a safe and accepting environment in developing a trusting partnership with you to help you in your journey.

Is your child or teen getting on your last nerve? Are they defiant, angry, sad or withdrawn? Changes in the family structure, through a breakup, divorce, or death of a family member, often create confusion and unexpressed feelings in kids. Financial worries, relocating, peer pressure, violence, and other stressors at school and in the neighborhood, can lead to behavioral problems. Your child might have stopped opening up to you because they didn't want to worry you, or fear they'd be in trouble. I understand. I specialize in helping school-age children, teens, and their parents through challenging times.