Grief Therapists in Westgate, Omaha, NE

I assist adults in healing their hurts and transforming their lives for the better. You are not alone and you do not have to carry your strains and stresses by yourself. My clients can develop a better sense of self, live in healthier relationships, and grow in confidence focusing on strengths to find balance by providing solid, practical tools and skills to support healthy growth throughout the life cycle. You deserve to be part of positive life experiences supported by a companion to "walk" with you on life's journey. Doing so allows you to find balance in the ebb and flow of life.

There are times that life can give us an unexpected journey. This journey leaves us with issues that may have begun in childhood or in adulthood. As a counselor, I am here to help you work through and manage your problems that happen in your life’s journey. This can include personal life issues or family concerns. As you gain insight and self-awareness, we can continue to work together to come up with the tools to overcome the issues that may have impeded your quality of life. This will include building on the strengths you already have and the goals you want to achieve.

I’m so glad you found your way here! Are you at a point of change, transition, new direction, or crossroads? Do you feel like something is missing, that there has to be more to life than the daily exhausting grind? Do you feel like you’ve been wearing a mask? Like the true & authentic you is suffocating & so deeply wants to free? As humans, we are capable of incredible courage, healing, transition, & wholeness. Yes, including YOU! Because we are beautiful, creative, brave, and passionate beings, we have the honor of writing our own stories. We get to be the creator, the editor, & the author of our stories. Are you holding the pen?

Loss affects each of us in unique ways. Each of us encounters loss on a regular basis. How we each experience each loss is unique and viewed through our individualized lens based on our life experiences. I meet people where they are in their grief journey and provide a safe space to tell their story and be heard. Grief has no timeframe. Whether the loss was recent or long ago where there is pain there can be healing. My goal is to help people find meaningful ways to process the losses they have experienced. I also aim to help caregivers both lay and professional find ways to nurture themselves and find hope and renewal.

"The best way out is always through."~ Robert Frost. Jeanie's work has included interventions with adults and families navigating role reversal and life transitions. For years, Jeanie has worked for local hospitals as a medical social worker assisting elder adults and their families with difficult changes. This experience shapes her understanding of how hard transitions can be for families and for older adults. She also has vast experience with bereavement and grief support and is able to lend an empathetic ear for all who may be going through a difficult time. Jeanie is also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS).

I believe empathy, collaboration, and motivation are vital in counseling. As a clinician, I want to learn about what has gotten you to this point. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental environment to help facilitate this. I am particularly interested in your strengths, resources, past efforts, and goals including what you feel can and can't be done. I believe most problems stem from suppressed emotions, interpersonal difficulties, environmental stressors, or distorted beliefs and assumptions. Together, we will work to select the most effective course to achieve changes you want and need.

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.

Thank you for taking the time to prioritize your mental health. Asking for help is a brave step! Life can be filled with ongoing challenges that can be difficult to navigate. I am here to walk alongside you and provide support as you face obstacles. I primarily work with adolescents and adults. Common issues that I address in therapy are: anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief and self-esteem. I believe that therapy is a gift. Think of it like having a personal trainer for your mind! I strive to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with each of my clients and create an environment for healing.

I provide a comforting, safe, and confidential environment, and work with people who are currently experiencing issues that are causing them to feel unhappy. My goal is to recognize each person's individual needs for therapy so they may find clarity surrounding their feelings, thoughts and relationships. I believe that therapy provides a safe place to receive guidance, through a nurturing therapeutic relationship, where they can explore issues in their life, set goals for change and healing, learn more effective coping skills and work towards greater fulfillment and happiness in their daily lives.

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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.

Life does not always work out the way you hoped or expected. When this happens, you may experience a range of emotions… disappointment, anger, depression and even grief . Would you like to move past these painful feelings? As real healing encompasses the whole person, mind, body and spirit, I will work to accompany you on your journey towards wholeness. I offer a gentle, non-judgmental, calming approach where you will feel safe and accepted. I have an interest in working with persons experiencing anxiety, depression, grief , caregiver burnout, chronic or terminal illness and trauma.

I believe that within a safe, trust-filled therapeutic relationship, people can decide upon and implement the changes necessary to improve their lives.