Aetna Therapists in Westgate, Omaha, NE

My ideal client is open to the exploration of oneself through the ritual of self-reflective storytelling. I listen and help link childhood memories to insights through psychotherapeutic interpretation. My ability to draw from personal loss and experience helps me guide others through the sometimes painful exploration of the self. I work with individuals, often supplementing with group therapy, to help them recognize and understand the obstacles in their way.

Change. Anxiety. Feeling stuck. Confusion. Loss. Chronic illness. Depression. Sleep. Relationships. Stress. Life feels like a struggle. Together we will develop a plan that uses evidence-based methods to help you identify and achieve your goals. I value your unique story and am dedicated to helping you stay motivated as you take steps toward improved mental wellness.

As a Clinician and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, I am blessed to be in a line of work which focuses on helping people feel better about themselves and their lives. I work with young people as well as adults and their families. I can address trauma, peer issues, family conflicts, behavioral problems, sexually reactive behaviors, depression, social skills and assertiveness issues. I can work with schools as needed and have experience with the court system. Treatment modalities include EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, CPP, Circle of Security Parenting and psychotherapy. Together we will determine the best course of treatment for you.

I have worked as a therapist since 2007, helping individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. I have specialized training in EMDR, Multidimensional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, Domestic Violence and Trauma. I have worked with individuals at an inpatient level all the way to outpatient/after care level. I have a good understanding on how conflict in the family system can affect the whole environment and work with individuals to have balance and conflict resolution. I work with the client to have individual success and identify those successes so they can be sustainable long term.

Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, upset, reliving past trauma or a general sense of feeling stuck? For over twenty years, I have specialized in helping clients with these issues. While working from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, I find value in utilizing EMDR. EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a psychotherapy treatment that is effective for resolving emotional difficulties caused by disturbing, difficult and frightening life experiences. Utilizing this protocol, I have been able to provide a valuable and effective treatment method for those facing challenges in their day-to-day life.

We all go through difficult times when we wish our lives were different. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to create a new life at any age. Together, we can determine how you would like your life to change and the steps needed to make it happen. Clients have said I am warm and nonjudgmental in my approach, so they feel comfortable sharing their struggles. I understand that everyone brings experiences that shape how they view the world. My goal is to help you understand how these experiences have influenced you and help you start living the life you want.

Despite common adages, words do hurt. Discouraging things said to us can cause painful memories that we need healing from. I understand the impact unhealed grief, past trauma, and abuse can have on your life. It can diminish your confidence, self-esteem, self-image, and relationships and can be a source of depression and anxiety. It is not your fault what happened to you; it is ultimately your responsibility to heal. I am a licensed mental health practitioner with nine years of experience providing Christian counseling services to individuals struggling to heal from relationship conflict, loss, past trauma, and abuse.

Unfortunately, everyone experiences painful events at times in their life. Helping people to rebuild their lives back to what it was before or building a whole new life is something I have enjoyed doing for over 20 years. I enjoy working with people by addressing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, substance use and other addictions, various types of trauma, relationships, divorce, unresolved grief, co-dependency, and anger management to name a few. I accept most insurance plans including Medicaid. A reduced fee is available for clients without insurance on a limited basis. Telehealth services are also available.

Are you a Sexual and/or Pornography Addict? Do you think your spouse/partner might be? If so, I can help you assess that and provide treatment for each of you. I offer individual, couple, and group therapy. I also treat depression, anxiety, abuses, grief & loss, obsessions, codependencies, & other addictions.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** http://firesidecounselors.com/ Hello! I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families with tackling life’s challenges and struggles. I have experience working with clients of all ages, from five years of age to our experienced senior population.

I treat adults and adolescents with addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, and/or trauma history. I also help to guide family members of those with addictions. I enjoy seeing the progress that people make in all areas of their life when they are able to put aside addictive behaviors, reduce their emotional pain, and genuinely feel better about themselves. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and have used it to help people heal from trauma and reduce overall anxiety. I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Theory in my approach.

Please email me for a faster response time! Many of us have had moments where we have felt like we were falling apart and needing a safe place to do so while rebuilding internally and externally. Together we will identify what has shaped you to become who you are today, where you want to be in life, and how to get there. I have a direct, yet empathetic approach and will utilize a variety of modalities to provide the best treatment for your needs.

All humans have strengths and develop strategies for coping with life's unique challenges and stressors. Sometimes the strategies we come up with are helpful and sometimes they do more to interfere with life than help. If you believe you or your child are experiencing difficulties coping with or adjusting to life's stressors that are interfering with school or work, peer and family relationships, or overall quality of life, then therapy may be a helpful next step.

I have a passion for helping people harness their creative energies to improve their lives. I have a special passion for helping adult survivors of abuse and trauma, people experiencing medical challenges (such as cancer, chronic pain, recently-acquired disabilities, etc.), and the elderly. I also provide creative coaching services for people who want to learn to use art making for wellness and personal development. I also specialize in helping elderly people and their families creatively review and document their life stories.

Want to feel less stressed, or worried? To live in confidence, not anxiety or fear? We can help. You don't have to feel edgy or burned out. Your life can be what you hope for, not worry over. Making mistakes, having things go wrong, and needing to heal is part of life and being human. So is forgiving ourselves and others and trying again. You can always change direction. Take a new path to what you want, knowing that the person you are is always OK, you have a right to what you think and how you feel. The past doesn't have to doom the present. We can't change what's happened. But we can start where we are and make a new beginning.