Therapists in Douglas County, NE

Taking the first step to start therapy can be overwhelming. I strive to help my clients feel understood and comfortable by creating a therapy environment where clients can feel empowered to make positive changes in their personal lives. Healing is possible, even after the most difficult experiences. The important thing to know is that you do not have to do it alone. My clinical experience includes helping adults in various settings which include outpatient mental health therapy, inpatient treatment centers, and shelter settings.

Are you struggling in a relationship, feeling like things are out of control, or feeling stuck and unable to get over some of life's hurdles? In a confidential, caring environment, my commitment in counseling is to partner with you to identify solutions that work specifically for you. As your licensed independent mental health practitioner, I will listen with compassion and mindfulness to help you identify your true goals in life to bring closure to difficult obstacles you may be facing. My empathetic and caring approach coupled with over 20 years of experience give you a unique combination in someone to work with.

At some point in your life you may find yourself feeling unproductive, unsatisfied, stressed out, or even stuck in pattern's of self-destructive feelings and behaviors. Would you like to find yourself feeling more clear, hopeful, decisive and energetic? Would you like to learn mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance?

You deserve to live your best life – Ellie can help! Ellie provides comprehensive mental health care services for adults, kids, couples, and families from all walks of life. Hang out with us at one of our comfy, trendy offices. Or meet with your therapist online. No matter which option you choose, PJs are always welcome. Ellie is here to help you discover the most authentic, healthy version of yourself. Regular check-ins with an awesome therapist is a proactive way to develop your humanhood and take ownership of your future. It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed. Come as you are and find a therapist you can vibe with.

Since 1990 I've helped couples create loving, lasting relationships. A premarital inventory (FOCCUS or PREPARE) pinpoints relationship strengths, and helps resolve conflicts. PREP communication and problem-solving skills help you find win-win solutions. PREP Couples have greater satisfaction and 1/2 the risk of divorce. If you feel like giving up, couple counseling identifies the real problems and how to resolve them. If kids are driving you crazy, "Love & Logic" keeps you calm & kind as kids develop respect, responsibility & self-esteem. Individual counseling helps overcome anger, depression, fears, stress; and develop assertiveness, self-esteem, social comfort, willpower.

During times of stress and uncertainty, it may be difficult to get through the day, go to work, or be present with your loved ones. On top of that, these uncertain times can trigger anxiety, overwhelming emotions, and cause us to feel "stuck". Therapy provides an opportunity to find hope for the future, find joy and happiness, stability, and a sense of meaning or purpose in a rapidly changing world. I believe that everyone deserves a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathetic therapeutic experience.

The purpose of counseling is to alleviate your need for counseling!

Are you struggling with daily living, situational stresses, family issues, depression, or anxiety? Feeling lost or stuck? Need someone to believe in you & you in yourself? I enjoy helping individuals of all ages and walks of life to thrive as human beings, employees, students, partners, friends, and family members. No issue is too large or small for us to tackle together. I serve adults, couples, teens, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy helping clients with the challenges of mental health & daily living and counsel from a practical & experiential perspective. I believe in understanding clients from their own experiences outward.

Are you seeking solutions to patterns of unhealthy behavior and thoughts to find real, lasting relief? I take a dynamic approach evaluating and focusing on all of the dimensions of what makes you who you are. We explore physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life and find areas for potential growth. One of the most beautiful experiences in therapy is realizing that some of the things we once believed about ourselves may not be true at all. These untruths create repetitive unhealthy patterns. I cannot promise therapy will always feel good, but investing in meaningful change for yourself provides endless rewards.

Do you desire to be able to freely live your life, to reach your fullest potential, and to be able to feel fully accepted and cared for in the process of doing so? I would be happy to support you and walk beside you, as you discover who the "real you" might be, and what you are wanting in life. Your story is your story- and I want to help you to own that story. To feel genuine pride in how far you have come, and continue to go. To have a feeling of hope for better days to come, strength to let go of what may no longer serve you and what has been holding you back from living the ultimate life of your wildest dreams.

Want to feel less stressed, or worried? To live in confidence, not anxiety or fear? We can help. You don't have to feel edgy or burned out. Your life can be what you hope for, not worry about. Making mistakes, having things go wrong, and needing to heal is part of life and being human. So is forgiving ourselves and others and trying again. You can change direction and heal. Become free to take a new path knowing that you have a right to what you think and how you feel. The past doesn't have to control the present or predict the future. We can't change what's happened. But we can start where we are and make a new beginning.

I often find myself telling people, "Life happens, but what matters most is what you do about it". We all have experienced, at one time or another, a situation that has us needing to take a breath. Anxiety, depression, trauma and loss/grief are just a few things that I can help you work through by providing a safe space for self reflection and discovery. This is your life and I am simply here to help you and your family discover what works for you!

If you are going through a difficult life transition, struggling in relationships, feeling emotionally overwhelmed then you're in the right place. Admitting you need assistance is difficult, but is the first step to bettering your future. Therapy is investing in yourself and/or your family! It is my priority to gain a true understanding of each client's goals and difficulties as this will assist in growth and healing. I enjoy working with adolescents, families and adults. I strive to provide my clients with truth and hope. "The only way out is through." -Dr. Hildegard Messenbaugh,MD

My name is Marie Gotthardt and I support each of my clients to work toward finding hope, healing, growth, and in building healthy relationships. I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I have training in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I have experience working with victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect, child and adolescent counseling, couples counseling, and Christian counseling.

Accepting new clients beginning the week of August 14th! I currently provide TELEtherapy only. I am able to work with individuals of all ages with concerns related to anxiety, unhealthy coping strategies, stress management, depression, and other mood disorders. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are experiencing anxiety.

I have a full and deep life of experience to draw from in meeting my clients in sacred space. The loss of a son, a marriage, a career, accumulated material rewards, and most importantly, the potential of life unlived; dreams unfulfilled. This is soul work. Prepared by the vulnerability of my story, I hold insight and compassion for those whose burdens must be eased into, passed through, and reborn into new purpose, for the quality of our life is in our overcoming. Navigating the troubled waters of depression, anxiety, relational fissures, and archetypal energies is the first threshold of a healing journey.

Modern life is stressful. We often feel like we don't have enough time, enough money, enough energy, or enough confidence in ourselves. We spend too much time feeling anxious or depleted. There is an alternative to the constant, unrelenting treadmill and chaos. There is another way of being present in your life and available to those you love. I practice Mindfulness-Based Psychology and Mindful Self-Compassion. By learning these skills, you can begin to slow down, befriend yourself, and make choices that reflect and further your values and dreams, rather than those imposed on you.

“Your mental health is everything-prioritize it. Make the time like your life depends on it, because it does.” -Mel Robbins I believe that our mental health is the most important aspect in our lives, and affects so many different areas of our health. My approach includes building positive relationships to help you reach goals you have set to achieve a healthy lifestyle. We all deserve happiness in our lives.

As a therapist I am direct, interactive and results oriented. I have extensive background and experience working with the queer community, individuals, and families. With an affirming and warm environment I will provide practical feedback that will help you effectively and competently address personal challenges and transitions. Using compassion, humor and understanding we will help you build on your own strengths and attain personal change and growth.