Anxiety Therapists in Lincoln, NE

I believe mental health is as important as physical health. It is my view that mental health can best be described as a spectrum - we are either in balance or out of balance. Currently the society we live in can make difficult for us to remain in balance, and we may find ourselves locked into thought or behavior patterns which prevent us from achieving the life we want. Therapy can help to restore our mental health equilibrium. My hope for my clients is that together we can identify and eliminate the disconnect between thoughts and behaviors so they can live a life filled with meaning.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families & children who are impacted by a variety of conditions and who are struggling with life issues. Life balance is the goal and that is done through my work, with anxiety , depression, relationships, loss, trauma and children with behavioral disorders. Many people struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. An inability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively can negatively impact relationships. I help people identify their strengths, understand, experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.

I have tremendous amount of patience, compassion, empathy, and respect for individuals. My clinical work as a therapist for the past 16 years has given me the opportunity in working with young children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. If you are struggling with daily life struggles, women's issues, postpartum, anxiety , depression, grief, adjustment to change issues, relationship Issues, and/or other mental health conditions please reach out.

Are you finding that your substance use is controlling your life? Did you get a DUI? Do you need an evaluation? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Do you need help with a roadmap of where to start? Hi, I'm Shelley Baldassano and I enjoy helping people push past what is holding them back and helping them get started on their journey. With over 15 years experience working in the field of mental health and addiction, I want to help you to move forward. Please come as you are and let's work together to move forward.

I have worked in the health care field for twenty years serving those adjusting to life's transitions. I have gained much insight into helping individuals find ways to not only cope but to experience joy again. I hope to bring increased self-awareness and encourage client's to find new paths that bring greater peace to whatever stress is contributing to anxiety , depression and other adjustment issues.

I provide strength-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families who experience difficulties coping, depression, anxiety , mood disorders, difficulties adjusting, and low levels of self-worth. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach to assist in setting goals, applying strengths, and finding new ways to cope with stressors. I've worked in both medical and agency settings with a consistent effort to treat the mind and body as a holistic unit.

Counseling provides a safe place to resolve many of the symptoms of emotional and physical stress related to addiction, depression, anxiety or trauma. Through relationship counseling, people learn how to reconnect after conflict and discover the power of truly listening to others in conversation. Helping people learn how to respond rather than react in close and intimate relationships, resolving conflict through healthy communication.

Because every kind of emotional suffering deserves relief... 1) I treat trauma survivors with PTSD and depression; 2) I help couples or individuals who are struggling in partner relationships; and 3) I advise adults who are frustrated in their parenting adventures. Also, if you are surviving dissociative symptoms, are recovering from secret habits, are suffering with anxiety or bipolar disorder, hear voices, have a history of several psychiatric diagnoses, or haven't responded well to psychotropic medications, come talk to me. (**If you prefer a female clinician, I can connect you with a trusted, experienced female therapist.**)

I understand that mental health needs come from a wide variety of life experiences. I aim to offer a safe space where individuals can explore issues in their life through an Existential lens to help them find clarification and awareness. I work with clients to identify behaviors that they have learned as a way to adapt to their life experiences and how those behaviors impact the type of life that they desire to have. I aim to help clients rebuild a sense of hope within themselves that a different experience of life is possible.

I use a client-centered approach to therapy. I believe that you already have the answers, my job as a therapist is to support you in discovering those answers. I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I am licensed both as a therapist and a drug and alcohol counselor. I specialize in anxiety and depression. I use art for when requested. I never push art on anyone. My office is a nonjudgmental and professional yet comfortable environment. I will provide you with a safe space for you to express your feelings, develop insight, learn coping skills, identify goals, and how to reach them.

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!!

Sometimes we encounter a point in life that feels overwhelming, or sometimes things are manageable but a lot to bear, and there comes a time when you need a professional to guide you through it. That's where I come in! I believe that clients are the experts of their life, meaning they take me on their journey, and I am simply there as a guide to help navigate what can be a windy path. Therapy is vulnerable, therefore I strive to create a safe environment by being my authentic self, meeting clients with kindness and grace and bringing in light humor, and I hope that you will feel comfortable to authentically be yourself, too.

Whether it is depression, mood swings, anxiety , anger, or any combination of these regardless of the causes, if you are ready to feel better and ready to work at it, we can cooperate to meet your goals.

Everybody has bad days now and then when they feel down, anxious, angry or worse. But when bad days turn to bad weeks or months, talking to a professional might help. As a licensed psychologist I provide counseling for adults dealing with many issues including depression, anxiety , alcohol and drug use, relationship concerns, stress management, or coping with everyday life problems. Email today to inquire about an appointment.

You are not broken. No one is. Still it can feel that way sometimes. Chances are, you're actually a capable, talented, and lovable person dealing with a crappy situation (or bunch of situations) or life just isn't what you want it to be. I want to understand how you see yourself, explore what isn't working, and define what success means for you (not what others' or society has told you). We will explore the ways you've overcome hard things before and test out new tools, until we find what works specifically for you. My most important job is to reflect your strengths and beauty back to you and help you put these skills to work.