Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Omaha, NE
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), and Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) in Omaha, Nebraska, who works with adult women and provides care for patients who struggle with trauma, sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and major life transitions, including reproductive and midlife changes. I enjoy working with women in various stages of life including pregnancy, post-partum, and perimenopause/menopause.
I have extensive experience with trauma-informed, evidence-based psychotherapy and have been a licensed mental health provider for over 10 years.
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), and Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW) in Omaha, Nebraska, who works with adult women and provides care for patients who struggle with trauma, sexual trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and major life transitions, including reproductive and midlife changes. I enjoy working with women in various stages of life including pregnancy, post-partum, and perimenopause/menopause.
I have extensive experience with trauma-informed, evidence-based psychotherapy and have been a licensed mental health provider for over 10 years.
It takes a lot of strength to ask for support in a time of need and asking for help is a courageous first step. My clients can expect to be welcomed into a warm and relaxed environment, and work with someone who is compassionate, caring, and genuinely invested in their treatment. I am committed to providing thoughtful and individualized care, with a strong desire to promote wellness and excellence for the most successful outcomes. I approach clients from a non-judgmental and emphatic perspective.
It takes a lot of strength to ask for support in a time of need and asking for help is a courageous first step. My clients can expect to be welcomed into a warm and relaxed environment, and work with someone who is compassionate, caring, and genuinely invested in their treatment. I am committed to providing thoughtful and individualized care, with a strong desire to promote wellness and excellence for the most successful outcomes. I approach clients from a non-judgmental and emphatic perspective.
I help individuals who's lives have become unmanageable due to the affects of addiction, trauma, anxiety, panic attack disorders, and PTSD. In addition to substance abuse counseling I am a licensed hypnotist, NLP practitioner, and life coach. The best approach is the one that works for you and I'm thankful to have several resources and methods to offer my clients that help increase their success.
I help individuals who's lives have become unmanageable due to the affects of addiction, trauma, anxiety, panic attack disorders, and PTSD. In addition to substance abuse counseling I am a licensed hypnotist, NLP practitioner, and life coach. The best approach is the one that works for you and I'm thankful to have several resources and methods to offer my clients that help increase their success.
It takes courage to engage in therapy, recognize your inner struggles, and confront past traumas. We all need support to navigate through difficult situations in life. I will welcome you as you are, with your joys and sorrows. I will create a safe, judgment-free space where you can express all facets of your identity. I will help you overcome life challenges such as: Burn-out, depression, anxiety, postpartum challenges, relationship problems, mood disorders, separation, grief, etc. I'm welcoming of clients of various backgrounds and beliefs. I have significant experience working with refugees and immigrants from diverse origins.
It takes courage to engage in therapy, recognize your inner struggles, and confront past traumas. We all need support to navigate through difficult situations in life. I will welcome you as you are, with your joys and sorrows. I will create a safe, judgment-free space where you can express all facets of your identity. I will help you overcome life challenges such as: Burn-out, depression, anxiety, postpartum challenges, relationship problems, mood disorders, separation, grief, etc. I'm welcoming of clients of various backgrounds and beliefs. I have significant experience working with refugees and immigrants from diverse origins.
Thank you for making you and your mental health and wellbeing a priority. Sometimes that first step is the hardest to take. During difficult and challenging times people just want to be heard and validated in their experiences. Your feelings and experiences are 100% valid and I am here to help support you toward healthy change. Seeing a therapist can be intimidating, but I want you to rest assured knowing that my objective is to foster a safe, judgement free space where we can work together to build upon your strengths and accomplish your goals.
Thank you for making you and your mental health and wellbeing a priority. Sometimes that first step is the hardest to take. During difficult and challenging times people just want to be heard and validated in their experiences. Your feelings and experiences are 100% valid and I am here to help support you toward healthy change. Seeing a therapist can be intimidating, but I want you to rest assured knowing that my objective is to foster a safe, judgement free space where we can work together to build upon your strengths and accomplish your goals.
Erin Bagwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIMHP
3 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68114
Waitlist for new clients
Making the decision to seek therapy is an empowering experience. My primary goal is creating a safe environment where healing can begin. I have fifteen years of social work experience in the health and mental health field, including hospice and palliative care. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families through grief, infertility, medical illness, caregiver fatigue, and substance use concerns. I also have specialized interest in postpartum and pregnancy-related anxiety and depression. I take an individualized approach to care and cater treatment goals uniquely to each situation.
Making the decision to seek therapy is an empowering experience. My primary goal is creating a safe environment where healing can begin. I have fifteen years of social work experience in the health and mental health field, including hospice and palliative care. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families through grief, infertility, medical illness, caregiver fatigue, and substance use concerns. I also have specialized interest in postpartum and pregnancy-related anxiety and depression. I take an individualized approach to care and cater treatment goals uniquely to each situation.
I completed the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Behavior Therapy Institute, TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Professional Training Institute, UPenn anxiety treatment trainings, observership at Mayo Clinic intensive ERP OCD treatment program, specialized training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), UPenn CBT-I training.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders and related issues. I focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy to address worry, stress, and anxiety. I have specialized training in evidence based treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, body focused repetitive behaviors (trichotillomania - hair pulling - and skin picking/lip chewing), panic disorders, phobias, social anxiety and generalized worries. I work with clients age 19 years and older. I am a member of PSYPACT, an interstate compact facilitating telepsychology. I am licensed in Nebraska, Texas and Florida.
I completed the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Behavior Therapy Institute, TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Professional Training Institute, UPenn anxiety treatment trainings, observership at Mayo Clinic intensive ERP OCD treatment program, specialized training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT), UPenn CBT-I training.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders and related issues. I focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy to address worry, stress, and anxiety. I have specialized training in evidence based treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, body focused repetitive behaviors (trichotillomania - hair pulling - and skin picking/lip chewing), panic disorders, phobias, social anxiety and generalized worries. I work with clients age 19 years and older. I am a member of PSYPACT, an interstate compact facilitating telepsychology. I am licensed in Nebraska, Texas and Florida.
I incorporate psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, and somatic interventions into my practice as a counselor, taking special consideration of developmental level and attachment styles.
Hi, my name is Liz! As a mental health counselor, I accompany individuals through life’s challenges and bear witness to their experiences. I work to provide children, teens, and young adults the tools and a safe space to grow and succeed. I have experience working in the behavioral health field in outpatient, partial care, and home settings. I specialize in addressing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, ADHD, anger management, and other behavioral concerns.
I incorporate psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, and somatic interventions into my practice as a counselor, taking special consideration of developmental level and attachment styles.
Hi, my name is Liz! As a mental health counselor, I accompany individuals through life’s challenges and bear witness to their experiences. I work to provide children, teens, and young adults the tools and a safe space to grow and succeed. I have experience working in the behavioral health field in outpatient, partial care, and home settings. I specialize in addressing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, ADHD, anger management, and other behavioral concerns.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you're carrying the weight of past trauma, chronic stress, or difficult transitions. My clients often feel stuck, burned out, or emotionally dysregulated. Many are managing invisible wounds from childhood or medical trauma, or struggling to find balance in demanding careers and relationships. They seek clarity, relief, and a renewed sense of agency. You may not know where to begin, but you know it’s time to feel like yourself again—or maybe for the first time.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when you're carrying the weight of past trauma, chronic stress, or difficult transitions. My clients often feel stuck, burned out, or emotionally dysregulated. Many are managing invisible wounds from childhood or medical trauma, or struggling to find balance in demanding careers and relationships. They seek clarity, relief, and a renewed sense of agency. You may not know where to begin, but you know it’s time to feel like yourself again—or maybe for the first time.
I utilize a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT).
Hi there! Licensed in both Nebraska & Iowa, I have specialized training in treating OCD, anxiety disorders, and related conditions using evidence-based approaches. I completed advanced training through the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), with a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. In addition to clinical training, I bring personal insight from my own lived experience with OCD. This perspective informs my work and fuels my passion for helping others challenge OCD with compassion, clarity, and strong therapeutic boundaries.
I utilize a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT).
Hi there! Licensed in both Nebraska & Iowa, I have specialized training in treating OCD, anxiety disorders, and related conditions using evidence-based approaches. I completed advanced training through the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), with a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD. In addition to clinical training, I bring personal insight from my own lived experience with OCD. This perspective informs my work and fuels my passion for helping others challenge OCD with compassion, clarity, and strong therapeutic boundaries.
I utilize a combination of trauma informed Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Mindfulness Practices, and Solution Focused Therapy to help navigate problem areas.
I believe in the power of human connection to get us through life’s challenges. Reaching out for help in our most vulnerable moments can be difficult and overwhelming. Our self-talk can be so convincing that we should figure things out on our own or that our problems aren’t as bad as they could be, that we remain stuck. I will meet you where you are in your challenge, providing a safe and calming environment to explore avenues to find hope and healing. My work takes a holistic approach integrating the mind, body and spirit connection to help you create a strong foundation to meet those challenges.
I utilize a combination of trauma informed Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Mindfulness Practices, and Solution Focused Therapy to help navigate problem areas.
I believe in the power of human connection to get us through life’s challenges. Reaching out for help in our most vulnerable moments can be difficult and overwhelming. Our self-talk can be so convincing that we should figure things out on our own or that our problems aren’t as bad as they could be, that we remain stuck. I will meet you where you are in your challenge, providing a safe and calming environment to explore avenues to find hope and healing. My work takes a holistic approach integrating the mind, body and spirit connection to help you create a strong foundation to meet those challenges.
I focus on Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment techniques, along with EMDR to assist my clients in working through their individual concerns.
Life can be difficult to navigate. Working a demanding job, managing a household, engaging in a relationship, caring for children, maintaining a social life, addressing physical health concerns, and so many other daily pressures can overwhelm anyone. My goal is to help you, your relationships, and your family to grow and thrive. By building upon your individual strengths, we can work together to find solutions that work for you to overcome the challenges you are facing and rediscover who you are as an individual.
I focus on Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment techniques, along with EMDR to assist my clients in working through their individual concerns.
Life can be difficult to navigate. Working a demanding job, managing a household, engaging in a relationship, caring for children, maintaining a social life, addressing physical health concerns, and so many other daily pressures can overwhelm anyone. My goal is to help you, your relationships, and your family to grow and thrive. By building upon your individual strengths, we can work together to find solutions that work for you to overcome the challenges you are facing and rediscover who you are as an individual.
My approach is built on a foundation of CBT, DBT, and ACT, emphasizing cognitive and emotional self-awareness: we're there to learn about you.
Are you exhausted from holding everything together? You may be overthinking constantly, struggling with follow-through, juggling work and aging parents or children, or wondering why life feels harder than it should. Many people tell me, “I know what I should do — I just can’t seem to do it.” That experience is common — and often where our work begins. I work with diverse adults, frustrated and fatigued, both individuals and couples, facing anxiety, burnout, ADHD, depression, grief, and relationship stress who want practical change and a steadier way of living.
My approach is built on a foundation of CBT, DBT, and ACT, emphasizing cognitive and emotional self-awareness: we're there to learn about you.
Are you exhausted from holding everything together? You may be overthinking constantly, struggling with follow-through, juggling work and aging parents or children, or wondering why life feels harder than it should. Many people tell me, “I know what I should do — I just can’t seem to do it.” That experience is common — and often where our work begins. I work with diverse adults, frustrated and fatigued, both individuals and couples, facing anxiety, burnout, ADHD, depression, grief, and relationship stress who want practical change and a steadier way of living.
Throughout our lives, relationships are one of the major challenges in life to navigate. I'm here to assist through the twists and tangles of any relationship. I'm also passionate with helping those that struggle with their addiction as well as working with any loved one who has been impacted from addiction.
Throughout our lives, relationships are one of the major challenges in life to navigate. I'm here to assist through the twists and tangles of any relationship. I'm also passionate with helping those that struggle with their addiction as well as working with any loved one who has been impacted from addiction.
With individual clients, I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), which focuses on helping clients relate to their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in ways that better able them to behave in ways that align with how they wish to live.
I believe therapy provides the listening, understanding, validation, and empowerment everyone can benefit from to navigate life's obstacles. I have experience working with adults and couples from a variety of backgrounds. Many of my clients attend therapy to work through relationship issues, anxiety, academic and career concerns, depression, struggles with identity, and life transitions. I also offer psychological testing services for adults (19+), specializing in ADHD evaluations and gender identity/transgender assessment services.
With individual clients, I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), which focuses on helping clients relate to their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in ways that better able them to behave in ways that align with how they wish to live.
I believe therapy provides the listening, understanding, validation, and empowerment everyone can benefit from to navigate life's obstacles. I have experience working with adults and couples from a variety of backgrounds. Many of my clients attend therapy to work through relationship issues, anxiety, academic and career concerns, depression, struggles with identity, and life transitions. I also offer psychological testing services for adults (19+), specializing in ADHD evaluations and gender identity/transgender assessment services.
I have a strong belief that every creature has a given talent that makes it its own subject matter expert. With that in mind, my job is to provide you with a friendly atmosphere to realize and strengthen your coping mechanism and problem-solving approach that is unique and specific to you in a trusting environment where your confidentiality is taken for granted.
I have a strong belief that every creature has a given talent that makes it its own subject matter expert. With that in mind, my job is to provide you with a friendly atmosphere to realize and strengthen your coping mechanism and problem-solving approach that is unique and specific to you in a trusting environment where your confidentiality is taken for granted.
As a dedicated mental health and substance use therapist, I am committed to guiding you towards a holistic approach to navigating life. My work centers on identifying and transforming unwanted thoughts and behaviors. By fostering a collaborative environment, I aim to assist you in achieving your personal goals.
As a dedicated mental health and substance use therapist, I am committed to guiding you towards a holistic approach to navigating life. My work centers on identifying and transforming unwanted thoughts and behaviors. By fostering a collaborative environment, I aim to assist you in achieving your personal goals.
Who’s life are you living anyway; the one you chose, or the one you were told to follow?
So many people, especially men, push through life on autopilot, meeting expectations, checking boxes, and wondering why they still aren’t happy or why it still doesn’t feel right. You might be doing your best, yet still feel stuck, disconnected, ignored, or overwhelmed. You’re tired of not being seen, heard, or validated. The truth is, real strength comes from pausing long enough to ask yourself the hard questions—and giving yourself permission to heal and grow in your own direction, without judgment.
"He who is brave is free." – Seneca
Who’s life are you living anyway; the one you chose, or the one you were told to follow?
So many people, especially men, push through life on autopilot, meeting expectations, checking boxes, and wondering why they still aren’t happy or why it still doesn’t feel right. You might be doing your best, yet still feel stuck, disconnected, ignored, or overwhelmed. You’re tired of not being seen, heard, or validated. The truth is, real strength comes from pausing long enough to ask yourself the hard questions—and giving yourself permission to heal and grow in your own direction, without judgment.
"He who is brave is free." – Seneca
Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating. In fact, let's make it your time to shine! After all, this is all about you and achieving your personal vision! If you're looking for a safe space to address traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, etc. or are just looking to talk through day-to-day stress, you've come to the right place.
Therapy doesn't have to be intimidating. In fact, let's make it your time to shine! After all, this is all about you and achieving your personal vision! If you're looking for a safe space to address traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, etc. or are just looking to talk through day-to-day stress, you've come to the right place.
I am dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced trauma and are seeking a safe space for true healing. Through my experience, I deeply understand the complexities of anxiety, depression, and relationship issues that many clients face. When clients feel overwhelmed by their past, they come to me seeking to regain control, improve their emotional well-being, and build healthier relationships. I provide the compassion, understanding, and effective strategies essential for navigating these challenges and supporting their journey to a more fulfilling life.
I am dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced trauma and are seeking a safe space for true healing. Through my experience, I deeply understand the complexities of anxiety, depression, and relationship issues that many clients face. When clients feel overwhelmed by their past, they come to me seeking to regain control, improve their emotional well-being, and build healthier relationships. I provide the compassion, understanding, and effective strategies essential for navigating these challenges and supporting their journey to a more fulfilling life.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.