UMR Therapists in Westgate, Omaha, NE

Whether you realize it or not, just by being here and considering a therapist you have already begun a journey of change. Whether you have a specific life goal or hurdle you are working on or if you are struggling with things like depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, addiction, relationship issues, or career-related struggles, my first goal is to provide you a safe, non-judgmental place to be listened to and understood.

Hello! If you are seeking solutions to stuck patterns of unhealthy behavior or thoughts, I would enjoy working with you to find real, lasting relief. I will approach our work focusing on all of the dimensions of what makes you who you are. We will explore physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life and find areas for potential growth. A beautiful experience in therapy is realizing that some of the things we once believed about ourselves may not be true at all. And those untruths hold us back. I cannot promise therapy will always feel good, but investing in meaningful change for yourself rewards you endlessly.

When adversities and life changing events become too overwhelming in your life, your first instinct may be to avoid it, fight it alone, or just give up. The truth is you don’t have to avoid it, fight it alone, and you definitely don't have to give up. It’s possible to learn how to deal with the changes and challenges that are going on around you. My goal as a therapist will be to support you on finding an approach that will look at the whole-person while encouraging healing of the mind, body, and spirit by delivering humanistic person-centered approach that will help shape a meaningful guidance to empower you on your life journey.

Connection, support, understanding and hope are all a part of what successful therapy is made of. My focus is on providing a safe, comfortable environment to promote health and wellness in all aspects of life. I enjoy working with people of all ages. My present focus is on supporting children, adolescents, and adults with life’s challenges from anxiety and depression to learning coping skills and social skills. I am also a bi-lingual therapist (Spanish and English speaking). I have been practicing as a mental health therapist for over 6 years in an in office setting while also providing school-based therapy.

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.

Everyone goes through challenging situations in life and while you most certainly have successfully navigated through past difficulties you've faced, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. Whatever your challenges are, I want to help support you. It's often easier to tackle challenging situations when we feel supported, encouraged, valued and understood. In a comfortable and safe atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to meet your individual needs. I will meet you where you are, with compassion and empathy. I offer honesty, integrity and the highest level of confidentiality.

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.

Are you feeling stuck? Confused about changes in your life? Stressed about romantic, personal, or professional relationships? Do you feel like your life is dominated by specific tasks or people, and lacking a healthy balance? Therapy may be a positive choice for you. Talking with a qualified therapist can help bring control and clarity to areas of your life, areas that may need more attention then they have received in the past. Making the first step towards improving your mental health can be a stressful decision. With so many options, I work to make this process easy and hassle free.

I have experience working with individuals and families having a wide range of symptoms related to loss and life transitions. I also have experience treating addictions, depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorders. I enjoy taking an evidence based approach to treating mental health using training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic approach.

Stress and challenges are a part of life but sometimes a person will find themselves drowning in feelings of loneliness, hopelessness and fear. Sometimes these feelings and thoughts become are so overwhelming that people literally feel held hostage by despair. People become paralyzed with fear unable to make a decision because of self-doubt. People lose the will to face the day stop taking care of themselves. My typical clients range from teenagers to adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management issues, ADHD, PTSD, codependency, poor stress management or coping and other various mental health conditions.

Therapy is the unique process individuals use to break through obstacle they are facing that are preventing them from living their best life. Whether you are facing obstacles from your past that need to be uncovered and healed or experiencing a recent situation that you need support working through, my diverse background, education and broad range of theoretical approaches creates the opportunity to develop a individualized plan to meet your needs.

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.

Do you struggle with unstable relationships? Fear being alone? Think of yourself as not good enough or unworthy? Engage in self-destructive behavior? Think about or engage in self harm or have thoughts of suicide? Do you want to learn tools to better cope with these issues interfering in your day to day happiness? I can help you. I can teach you skills to cope with uncomfortable feelings, gain control of your emotions, and have happy and successful relationships.