LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Elkhorn, NE
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I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and families, particularly those who have experienced trauma, or are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
My style is real, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your experiences and strengths while building practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, relationship stress or life transitions. I often draw from evidence based approaches, but I also believe deeply in the power of connection and authenticity.
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I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and families, particularly those who have experienced trauma, or are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
My style is real, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your experiences and strengths while building practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, relationship stress or life transitions. I often draw from evidence based approaches, but I also believe deeply in the power of connection and authenticity.
I utilize a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach with clients and have specialty training in working with the LGBTQIA+ community in therapy.
Therapy is a place for you to be yourself. My goal as your therapist is to provide a space that feels authentic and warm so that we can discuss issues together. From identity exploration to finding meaning in life to observing patterns in relationships, therapy is a wonderful resource to build insight and learn about yourself.
I utilize a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach with clients and have specialty training in working with the LGBTQIA+ community in therapy.
Therapy is a place for you to be yourself. My goal as your therapist is to provide a space that feels authentic and warm so that we can discuss issues together. From identity exploration to finding meaning in life to observing patterns in relationships, therapy is a wonderful resource to build insight and learn about yourself.
I completed my master's internship at UNMC Counseling and Psychological Services where I had the opportunity to work with graduate and medical students. During this time, I started integrating neuroscience into treatment planning. I have found this evidence-based approach resonates well with my clients because they can better understand the way that they respond to their environment and how their internal processing frames the way in which they view the world.
I completed my master's internship at UNMC Counseling and Psychological Services where I had the opportunity to work with graduate and medical students. During this time, I started integrating neuroscience into treatment planning. I have found this evidence-based approach resonates well with my clients because they can better understand the way that they respond to their environment and how their internal processing frames the way in which they view the world.
Bettering Me Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LIMHP, LMHC, LPC, NCC, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you’re a veteran, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or navigating complex emotions and life transitions, you want more than just surviving—you want to heal, grow, and thrive.
I know taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be yourself without judgment. I’ll walk with you at your pace as you work toward healing, clarity, and peace. Bettering Me Starts Today! When you’re ready, I’m here.
Whether you’re a veteran, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or navigating complex emotions and life transitions, you want more than just surviving—you want to heal, grow, and thrive.
I know taking the first step toward healing can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be yourself without judgment. I’ll walk with you at your pace as you work toward healing, clarity, and peace. Bettering Me Starts Today! When you’re ready, I’m here.
Life can be overwhelming. Therapy should be a place where the worries of each day are met with compassion, patience, and an optimistic spirit. Through a combination of CBT, DBT, behavioral modification, and solution focused therapy, I aim to help clients discover their best qualities, explore the barriers that impede their progress, and develop a plan to take practical steps toward making their goals a reality.
Life can be overwhelming. Therapy should be a place where the worries of each day are met with compassion, patience, and an optimistic spirit. Through a combination of CBT, DBT, behavioral modification, and solution focused therapy, I aim to help clients discover their best qualities, explore the barriers that impede their progress, and develop a plan to take practical steps toward making their goals a reality.
Life can be unpredictable with situations to navigate, relationships to mange, and emotions to gain control over. Upon entering my office, you can expect to be welcomed with compassion and a desire to understand. I find the most success with clients when I can meet them where they are, meaning I am ready to hear your perspective as we work together on a plan for success. My primary experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and identity concerns. I am passionate about empowering clients of many ages, from pre- teens to adolescents and adults.
Life can be unpredictable with situations to navigate, relationships to mange, and emotions to gain control over. Upon entering my office, you can expect to be welcomed with compassion and a desire to understand. I find the most success with clients when I can meet them where they are, meaning I am ready to hear your perspective as we work together on a plan for success. My primary experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and identity concerns. I am passionate about empowering clients of many ages, from pre- teens to adolescents and adults.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner, like you are just going through the motions? Do you have constant negative thoughts about yourself? Do you ever hope that things could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life and relationships. I believe that there is hope and you don’t have to feel stuck. Now is the time to reach out and start your healing journey!
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner, like you are just going through the motions? Do you have constant negative thoughts about yourself? Do you ever hope that things could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life and relationships. I believe that there is hope and you don’t have to feel stuck. Now is the time to reach out and start your healing journey!
I offer a compassionate and open environment to explore and release the obstacles that cause us to limit our full potential. I believe that we experience conditions such as anxiety, depression, etc. when we are living incongruently from our true nature or essence. Often times, experiencing these strong emotional symptoms is the first sign that we are living out of balance. The longer the imbalance is present, the more susceptible our bodies become to developing disease. Working through and releasing emotional blocks is an important step towards full integration of the body, mind, and spirit.
I offer a compassionate and open environment to explore and release the obstacles that cause us to limit our full potential. I believe that we experience conditions such as anxiety, depression, etc. when we are living incongruently from our true nature or essence. Often times, experiencing these strong emotional symptoms is the first sign that we are living out of balance. The longer the imbalance is present, the more susceptible our bodies become to developing disease. Working through and releasing emotional blocks is an important step towards full integration of the body, mind, and spirit.
I believe that within a safe, trust-filled therapeutic relationship, people can decide upon and implement the changes necessary to improve their lives.
I believe that within a safe, trust-filled therapeutic relationship, people can decide upon and implement the changes necessary to improve their lives.
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.
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.
Sometimes admitting we need help is the most difficult step, which is why I am so glad you have decided that counseling may be right for you. One belief I hold near and dear is that everyone deserves a space that is solely for them; I hope I can help provide that space for you. Ultimately you are the expert on your life and your lived experiences, and I hope to be able to walk with you and help you to have a sounding board as you go on this journey.
Sometimes admitting we need help is the most difficult step, which is why I am so glad you have decided that counseling may be right for you. One belief I hold near and dear is that everyone deserves a space that is solely for them; I hope I can help provide that space for you. Ultimately you are the expert on your life and your lived experiences, and I hope to be able to walk with you and help you to have a sounding board as you go on this journey.
I provide mental health services for teens, adults, and LGBTQI+. Issues I can address include depression, eating disorders, trauma, addiction, self-harm, peer relationships, and any life event you are currently struggling through.
I provide mental health services for teens, adults, and LGBTQI+. Issues I can address include depression, eating disorders, trauma, addiction, self-harm, peer relationships, and any life event you are currently struggling through.
Therapy or Counseling is defined as "helping people live happier, healthier, and more productive lives". As a therapist I apply research-based techniques to help my clients develop more effective habits and behaviors. I approach counseling as a collaborative exercise; where we work together to resolve your goals.
Therapy or Counseling is defined as "helping people live happier, healthier, and more productive lives". As a therapist I apply research-based techniques to help my clients develop more effective habits and behaviors. I approach counseling as a collaborative exercise; where we work together to resolve your goals.
You are the expert on your experience, I am here to meet you where you are at and help guide you to where you want to go. I am honored to be a part of your healing journey, whether that involves building new coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, or depression or processing difficult experiences through storytelling.
You are the expert on your experience, I am here to meet you where you are at and help guide you to where you want to go. I am honored to be a part of your healing journey, whether that involves building new coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, or depression or processing difficult experiences through storytelling.
If you’re finding it hard to reach your goals, struggling to build and maintain healthy relationships, feeling paralyzed by fears and worries, acting on impulses, or stuck in a cycle you can’t seem to break, therapy can help. Therapy is an active and collaborative process that requires participation from both sides. The therapist acts as a guide, while you choose the destination. Through this partnership, the therapist provides you with the skills and tools you need to eventually become your own “therapist.”
If you’re finding it hard to reach your goals, struggling to build and maintain healthy relationships, feeling paralyzed by fears and worries, acting on impulses, or stuck in a cycle you can’t seem to break, therapy can help. Therapy is an active and collaborative process that requires participation from both sides. The therapist acts as a guide, while you choose the destination. Through this partnership, the therapist provides you with the skills and tools you need to eventually become your own “therapist.”
Life can be tough, and sometimes the challenges we face leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected. If you're feeling stuck or struggling, it may be a sign that something needs to change. Everyone deserves to have a fulfilled and meaningful life, but finding the right path can be difficult, especially when life feels uncertain.
Life can be tough, and sometimes the challenges we face leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected. If you're feeling stuck or struggling, it may be a sign that something needs to change. Everyone deserves to have a fulfilled and meaningful life, but finding the right path can be difficult, especially when life feels uncertain.
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 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.
Many people are experiencing the devastation of iporn-online pornography, chat rooms, escort and massage services- and other compulsive sexual behaviors. These compulsive behaviors can cause impotence, relationship crisis, depression and anxiety, job loss and legal problems. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help you overcome sex addiction and get your life back on track. See my book, The Storm of Sex Addiction available at www.amazon.com for more information about iPorn and sex addiction and details about my outpatient treatment program- STARPRO and other relationships services.
Many people are experiencing the devastation of iporn-online pornography, chat rooms, escort and massage services- and other compulsive sexual behaviors. These compulsive behaviors can cause impotence, relationship crisis, depression and anxiety, job loss and legal problems. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I can help you overcome sex addiction and get your life back on track. See my book, The Storm of Sex Addiction available at www.amazon.com for more information about iPorn and sex addiction and details about my outpatient treatment program- STARPRO and other relationships services.
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.
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.
Life is continuously presenting us with new challenges, often causing us to question our decisions, or how we will manage such obstacles. This uncertainty can lead to complicated emotions that may seem too overwhelming to manage alone. Genuine support and guidance, as well as a safe, non-biased environment may be the answer to overcoming these battles and gaining a sense of peace.
Life is continuously presenting us with new challenges, often causing us to question our decisions, or how we will manage such obstacles. This uncertainty can lead to complicated emotions that may seem too overwhelming to manage alone. Genuine support and guidance, as well as a safe, non-biased environment may be the answer to overcoming these battles and gaining a sense of peace.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.