Marriage Counseling Therapists in Lincoln, NE

The approach that I have to psychotherapy is to address the individuals needs, based on how they are viewing their world. The concerns of the individual becomes the focus of how they are utilizing their strengths and to provide supportive techniques for there success. Defining the goals and the pathways to reaching their goals is vital in the success of the therapeutic relationship. If we could look at this relationship as a partnership, then we can work together towards overall improvement of functioning.

I admire you for being brave. Life can be so overwhelming, scary, emotional, and confusing. I'm here to walk you through changes, transitions, and help you to gain insight and perspectives. I'm here to help you build confidence to be the catalyst for change in your own life and to feel like the expert and leader of your world. I'm happy to work with you on your goals and help you find your way through life so that you can be your full, authentic, and successful self. I enjoy helping clients to feel empowered, learn about themselves, and to step into their power.

Kareena Boko has more than a decade of experience working with children of all ages and their families. Ms. Boko is proficient in supporting individuals and families of all shapes and sizes to work through even the most challenging of circumstances. Ms. Boko routinely collaborates with formal service providers in the Lincoln area to help her clients find safety, healing, peace and wellness. Ms. Boko approaches mental health with a collaborative care lens and works tirelessly to assure her clients have what they need to meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs.

We are made for relationships. When we don't have good relationships, the rest of life becomes overwhelming. Therapy is about learning how to relate to people in a healthy way, with good boundaries, emotional intelligence, and (appropriate) love. By looking at the past and how it shapes the present, we can be more free to choose a different future. Healing comes for those who don't want to repeat the past anymore but have freedom moving forward with those that they love. We will work on this goal together.

Do you dread waking up each morning, worried you will experience another day filled with anxiety? Do you have difficulty maintaining healthy boundaries in your relationships? Do you wish you could stop the negative self-talk that plays in your head but aren't sure how? If any of this sounds familiar, you have come to the right place. When working with me, you will find a therapist who uses compassion, humor, and practical tools to help you move toward your goals for healing. I believe that all of my clients are capable of living a life marked by hope and restoration but sometimes need some help getting there.

Looking into therapy can be scary. Talking about the thing(s) that bring you to therapy can be even scarier. It’s my goal to make therapy the tiniest amount of scary possible. The things you’ve been through, the experiences you’ve had, have brought you to where you are today. Maybe you’re not happy with where you are today- that’s ok! Maybe you don't know where, or who, you want to be- yet- and that's OK too! You're here, looking at this page right now because you want things to change and you know what? That's really fucking brave. Go you!

You Are Not Alone. No two stories are the same and every person needs an approach that works for them. As a therapist and clinical social worker I will help you find your own strength and voice to tackle challenges that life sends your way. Together we will decode your current situation and develop a road map to help you have the life you deserve.

Mental health symptoms can often be a hindrance in life. Maybe you are experiencing emotional pain and anxiety. Or, perhaps depression, fatigue, and a lack in motivation. You are not alone. You deserve a helping hand during these tough times.

Every person has the potential to create positive change in their life. Sometimes it can be overwhelming or unclear. Knowing where to start is often most difficult. Good news, you don't have to do this alone. When you start therapy with Krysta you're no longer navigating change or uncertainty on your own. I will work alongside you to clarify goals, identify strengths, and create a plan for true change in your life. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families with various mental health and substance use diagnoses experiencing a variety of life changes and 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.

My ideal client is one that wants me to become unemployed as quickly as possible! In other words, I believe that therapy should be a strength based and action oriented approach that has both therapist and client moving toward the end from the first session. Therapy should be enjoyable but I always remember that my clients would rather be just about anywhere else than sitting in my office. We will work hard. We will laugh and perhaps cry together. We will have a plan. You won't be in therapy forever. I promise.

Professionally, I'm interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger's Disorder), Depression, Anxiety, Parenting Issues, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), co-occurring disorders (formerly called Dual Diagnosis Disorders), lifespan development/lifespan developmental psychopathology, and resiliency. I have been trained to work with clients across the age spectrum. I'm welcoming of clients of various backgrounds and beliefs.

I believe that the client should determine the goals for therapy, based on their particular concerns. Each client identifies how they would determine whether counseling was successful at the beginning of treatment. These become the therapeutic goals for our sessions. We typically meet weekly at the beginning of therapy and less frequently as therapy continues. Our sessions are 50 minutes long and we contract with most of the major insurance providers in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. We don't prescribe medications in our office and are happy to collaborate with medical providers and others (with a release of information).

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.

I joined the Lincoln Behavioral Health Clinic team in 2017 as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have practiced as a counselor since 2013 when I graduated from Doane College with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling.

I primarily provide two services: relationship counseling and sex therapy. For partners interested in counseling, I might be a good fit for you if you're interested in strengthening your connection, uncovering how your prior relationships (romantic and otherwise) are influencing your relationship with your partner(s), and learning to identify and express emotions in healthy ways. For individual clients, I work with people hoping to explore their sexual and reproductive life, and gain insight about their values and how they influence their sexuality.