Therapists in Omaha, NE

Life can be difficult and filled with stress, whether it is work, relationships, anxiety, addictive behaviors, tough choices. Are you looking for some answers and relief? Hoping to find some direction or guidance? Are you wanting more peace in your life? I will be glad to partner with you and assist you in reaching your goals. I provide caring, highly competent, straight-forward, direct responses as you seek a quality life. There is hope for change; you can build a better, more fulfilled future! I offer compassionate, non-judgmental feedback.

I earned my Ph.D. in psychology from Saybrook Graduate School in California. I am a Gottman Certified Therapist and I enjoy working with families and marital issues. As a Performance Coach I am dedicated to the development of human potential in sports, music, the corporate board room, and within the families. I believe that in helping my clients develop the positive mental attributes necessary for attaining their own unique and specific goals they can be successful and happy. I have worked as a clinician for 25 years, joining Arbor in January, 2007. I am trained in Adlerian psychotherapy.

As your mental health therapist, I am deeply passionate about helping you achieve peace and success as you journey through life. First and foremost, I am devoted to providing the best possible mental health care to my clients. I have clinical experience working with kids and adults with mental health disorders, as well as substance use disorders. I use evidence-based techniques to guide my practice and to develop your individualized treatment plans. I also have experience working with individuals suffering from past trauma and am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Daily routines and simple tasks can sometimes feel like a power struggle with children. You have tried everything to only experience temporary or no success. Life doesn't stop for tantrums, where giving up and giving in seems easier so you can get out the door. Parent-Child Interactive Therapy PCIT benefits families by acquiring skills to increase positive interactions and ability to regulate emotions when facing stressors and challenges. I enjoy helping parents regain confidence in themselves as daily routines become easier and your child builds trusting, healthy boundaries. PCIT treatment, generally, is best for kids ages 2-7yrs.

My practice focuses on helping adolescents, adults, families, and couples who struggle with a multitude of issues. Whether you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral or impulse control issues, life transitions, or communication breakdowns, I am here to help. I have 18 years of experience working with children and families in a behavioral health setting and I truly enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives.

I work with people who recognize the need for change but are struggling to make that change happen. We will work together in harnessing your positive attributes and identifying and overcoming barriers to becoming more successful in your role as significant other, employee, student, or parent. Furthermore we can work toward expand your overall awareness of yourself as well as your environment, thereby becoming a more complete person.

Heather Binns, LIMHP is licensed in the state of Nebraska as a Certified Professional Counselor (426) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (887). She holds a Bachelor's Degree with high honors in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Chadron State College in Nebraska. She is also a certified life/care coach. Heather has been a therapist for over 30 years and has provided individual and group therapy in a number of settings including agency based, private practice, and hospital based IOPs. She is a life/care coach to companies such as Amazon.

Do you ever wonder, what is my purpose? Do you find yourself feeling stuck, stressed, lacking motivation, or like no one understands. If you are struggling with everyday stressors, mental health concerns or substance abuse, you are not alone. The goal at True Vine Counseling is to build rapport and foster support through genuine engagement. It's time to find internal healing and personal balance. At True Vine Counseling, goals are created to meet needs of each individual, couple, or family. True Vine Counseling is focused on helping the client identify and implement the change they desire.

Every person is important. Every emotion you experience is real. The decision to seek therapeutic help is never an easy one and finding the right therapist is perhaps the most important part of the therapy process. We take a team approach to working with individuals to explore and to identify challenges that have hindered them from having the life they desire. We also seek to tailor to each individual according to his or her need. The purpose of the treatment is to provide our clients with knowledge, skills and tools that will assist you with returning to your daily life.

Teens are unique and capable of realizing their potential in an optimal, therapeutic environment. Building a relationship based on acceptance and trust with my clients is my priority. I listen carefully and help them develop an understanding of what has led them to unsatisfying thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My passion is working with young people who are experiencing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I consider myself an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and welcome young people with the struggles that accompany their sexuality with compassion and a nonjudgmental approach.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** No matter where my clients are at in treatment, I will meet them there. I work with clients to find the path that works best for their unique situation. I have clinical experience working with children and adolescents with trauma, and their families, as well as experience working with individuals of all ages diagnosed with behavioral, chronic mental health and substance abuse disorders. I've worked in probation, foster care and multidisciplinary teams. Ultimately, it is my goal to find the method that will help each of my clients live their lives to the fullest.

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!

Finding a therapist that is right for you amongst the sea of biographies can be daunting and finally getting in and seeing if it’s a good fit can be even more frustrating. My style is relational, straightforward, and personalized to each client’s needs. I want you to feel comfortable advocating for yourself and for the direction of your treatment. My belief is that you are the expert on yourself and I am privileged to be a part of the process. While I wish that I could promise a “Goodwill Hunting” moment every session, I CAN promise that I will work alongside you as your ally every step of the way.

I strive to help individuals, couples and families work through a variety of issues and facilitate the change they desire. I provide a safe and comfortable environment to explore current and past issues that are creating problems for you, while fostering personal insight and change. I have significant experience working with adolescents and adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, life-transitions; families experiencing blended family issues or parent/child conflict.

I have worked in the Omaha and surrounding communities for over 30 years in community service agency and private practice . I am licensed for both mental health and alcohol/drug counseling. I have had the opportunity to experience a wide variety of issues that people bring to psychotherapy as well as being mentored by leading practitioners in the area. My general area of practice involves treating adolescents and adults with concerns or questions related to depression/anxiety, substance abuse, relationship/marriage, sexual orientation/gender identity/coming out, and trauma. I work with individuals, families and couples. My office is a Safe Space for LGBTQ clients.

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 have two main areas of focus in my practice. The first is to "help make order out of your eating". The second is to help restore broken relationships. Struggles in both of these areas can lead to unhealthy levels of anxiety and depression, also within my scope of expertise. My goal is to help my clients regain control of their lives by empowering them to use the physical, emotional, social and spiritual assets they already have to their highest potential. I also do intensive trauma work using the Wall Work method designed by James Runyan.

I enjoy working with a variety of populations, including LGBTQ+ clients and couples who wish to strengthen their relationships. I also specialize in domestic violence and sexual trauma. In addition, I love to help my clients find their own spiritual path and life purpose, regardless of their religious affiliation. I offer clients a variety of skills with the hope of increasing their sense of self-worth, self-acceptance and deep peace.

I often ask questions about many facets of a person's life because I believe in a holistic approach to healing. This includes not only a person's mental and emotional health, but also their physical and spiritual health. There are so many approaches a counselor can take. I believe in collaborating with you as we discover how counseling can best help you reach your stated goals.