Therapists in Country Club, Lincoln, NE

I serve those who are survivors of traumatic experiences that are motivated to change their lives and take back their power. I want to help you fight through whatever is holding you back; together we can uncover and conquer your challenges to help you become more whole, healthy, and happy.

Especially in difficult times, it can be hard to find sources of acceptance, affirmation, and healing. Often the people closest to us - family, classmates, and co-workers, don't accept us for who we are. Perhaps we are gifted and see the world differently, in a new relationship and scared of old mistakes, are living an alternative lifestyle, or are trying to better understand ourselves and our past. Whatever the reason, we also desire to be happy, whole, and loved - and especially to become something more than what we are. Trauma can hold us back - creating negative habits and barriers to our success.

"I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor." --Henry David Thoureau

So many people ask me, "Why would I need a therapist? I'm not crazy! " I assure them that going to therapy is a sign of strength and not because they are "crazy". Therapy is a safe place to discuss many things: identify core values, inner conflicts, clear unhealed traumas, analyze dreams, learn coping skills, gather resources. Another perk of therapy is that your story remains confidential and doesn't become overwhelming for family and friends, or get shared. Your information is also stored in a locked cabinet, on paper, never online or in a computer. NO one escapes the human condition, it can be brutal. Talk therapy helps.

When you've got that stuck feeling, when you're not sure how to make a change, when you need support - these are times I can help. I work from an interactive and empowering approach in therapy where we establish goals and work for change that matches your needs, your life, and your context. I can help uncover your natural resiliency and take steps towards a more fulfilling life. Many clients say they are surprised when they are able to break old patterns. Therapy should not be mysterious, nor does it need to last a long time. Click on my site for more info.

Having completed an extensive education and ongoing strategic mentorship, I am honored and grateful to be in the career for which I have a strong passion. Being invited to journey with clients at various stages in their life is a sincere privilege. In a unique wellness space, I work side-by-side with clients to gain their perspective, see the world through their eyes, then work together to elevate their lives to the desired goals and outcomes. I respectfully offer multiple holistic therapies as needed by the client and therapeutic relationship.

*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* The thought of going to therapy can be scary, and asking for help can be difficult. Finding a therapist with whom you feel secure and comfortable can be equally daunting, especially when you, your child, or your loved one, are in the midst of emotional and psychological pain. I am invested in cultivating a safe, supportive, and trusting environment where clients can get "unstuck" from thoughts and emotions that interfere with their goals and happiness. I partner with my clients to heal from their pasts, create their present, and work toward a future filled with vitality, peace, and happiness.

Welcome to my practice! I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related disorders. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder involves experiencing distressing, intrusive thoughts. Intrusions are paired with repetitive behaviors. Themes include contamination, causing unintentional harm, perfectionism, religion, relationship, sexual orientation, and "bad thoughts" (violent, sexual, taboo). When addressing OCD, my preferred method of treatment involves Exposure Therapy with Response Prevention. Individuals with Hoarding Disorder experience significant distress when discarding possessions. Avoiding this distress results in an accumulation of items that intrude on one's living space. In treatment, it is important to address both acquisition and factors that interfere with discarding.

As the founder of Mind Matters Mental Health & Wellness, I am dedicated to providing excellent mental health guidance. People choose to seek guidance through counseling for a variety of reasons, and thankfully, asking for professional support has become a normal part of our society. While specializing in a variety of mental health matters, I practice on the premise that mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand. My goal is to help you find empowerment within yourself to grow or heal and to provide expertise in the topics you wish to address. It is my honor to help you do the work to become the best version of yourself!

Today you are one step closer to a new you. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready for a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Therapy is for people who have enough self-awareness to realize they need a helping hand, and that is something to be admired. Working with a therapist can help provide insight, support, and new strategies for all types of life challenges.

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.

I have a doctorate degree with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Practicing since 1989, my current work focuses on couples counseling, individual issues and family business/ organizational consulting. A father of six and married since 1981, I try to bring practical, real-world experience to solving the common issues many of us have through out the life-cycle.

You've already moved towards change by looking for someone who may guide you. Dan Millman said, "You don't have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you." I prefer to take a direct approach with my clients so you can be more present & engaged in your life rather than stuck in your thoughts or negative emotions.

I enjoy working with individuals with eating disorders, self - esteem issues, trauma history, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I also work with a lot of clients in family issues, couples counseling and enjoy clients of all ages and backgrounds.

I am a Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and a Provisional Licensed Master Social Work. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Through my work, I am committed to helping children, adolescents, adults and families overcome trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions to alcohol and drugs, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. I strive to maintain a consistent lens of social justice and empowerment in my practice.

Treatment of Trauma, PTSD, Dissociation, and Substance Use. Trauma-informed services are provided in a way that is safe, supportive, and empowering. Primary treatment goals are to help you: identify & reduce triggers; decrease anxiety, depression, and dissociation; improve relationships with yourself and others; increase your overall life satisfaction. My focus is to help individuals heal from difficult life situations. People often face overwhelming challenges. No matter what happens in life, we always have choices.

Our very own take on things is what makes us unique. I support my clients to work through their particular and subjective experiences of sadness, anger, fear or sense of failure, to explore purpose and identity, and to gain the strength and clarity to move forward.

Are you looking to incorporate more holistic perspectives into your daily life to live more authentically? Maybe you have fallen into a boring routine and are looking to reconnect with your passions. Have you and your partner strugged to adjust to your new roles as parents and what that means for your relationship? Everyone experiences rough patches in life, but you can return to a place of love, joy, and connection. Whether you are looking to reconnect with your partner or return to your true self, I can help you work toward a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Do you feel stuck in the same cycle? Feel like you are doing the same thing over and over again? Do you struggle with feeling motivated to complete your daily tasks, or maybe worry too much about things you can't control. Do others express concerns that you are drinking too much or worried about your substance use? Have you noticed that some days just feel too hard? I want to help. Sometimes in mental health we get so caught up in labels when all we want is to feel better. We want to be happy or have some hope or just not be angry. I want to help you meet these goals and exceed them to change your life to want you want it to be.