Aetna Therapists in Omaha, NE

Come for a free consultation and find out for yourself that the counseling experience is not that intimidating and can be fun. I offer over 25 years of experience in Substance Abuse Counseling which is performed in a comfortable private practice setting. My office is conveniently located in the center of Omaha. I approach each individual with care and seek to understand what your specific needs are. My desire is to offer understanding, hope and healing with issues that may have been plaguing you for a very long time.

My name is Yvonne Schlueter-Promes and I am a LIMHP that has 28 years years of experience working in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Adoption/Attachment Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Bi-Polar Issues, Survivors of Child Abuse, Conduct Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Codependency, Career Issues, Eating Disorders, Grief Counseling, Impulse Control Disorder, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, and Stress Management.

You have likely come to this site because you want to change how you are currently experiencing life. I believe that we all reach forks in the road and circumstances make it difficult to select the path that enriches our lives. My goal is to help clients put the past where it belongs, thrive in the present and look toward the future with greater satisfaction. I will meet you where you are in life and provide a safe, trusting, and nurturing environment that promotes growth and change and move at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Life can be difficult at times, but it does not have to consume us. I want to be here when you need help getting through those times so that peace can be restored. I will help you see that you do have choices, and teach you new ways to respond to stressors. I have many years of life experience that helps me understand a variety of perspectives. I have completed EMDR training, and I am working on becoming EMDR certified. This is a great treatment protocol for trauma survivors.

I have spent over 15 years working with children, adults, and families in private practice, homes, residential facilities, treatment centers, and emergency shelters. I address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and self-harming behaviors. My diverse and unique experiences as a practitioner and an individual, make me a strong ally for change and healing. I currently provide services to work with emotional/behavioral issues from various ethnic backgrounds, races, and religions. I am a Life Coach for women who are ready to stop people-pleasing by recognizing their own self-worth and empowerment.

Do you have concerns about your relationship? Are you troubled by past experiences that affect you today? You may feel troubled by excessive guilt, anxiety, worry and depression. I am an experienced, well trained therapist. I have had 40 years of experience working with individuals and couples. We can work together to identity problem(s) and their resolution. I look forward to helping you reach your goals. Also. I have special training to help you with grief and loss.

Feeling heard and validated is important for self discovery and growth. Reaching out for help can be very difficult at first. We all know that taking care of ourselves physically is important and now we know it is as important to take care of ourselves mentally and emotionally. Going to therapy is like going to the doctor for a cold or to the gym to gain some physical strength. The challenges you face deserve the very best care; together we can develop a strategy for better life satisfaction.

It gives me such joy and gratitude to embark on this journey of change with you as we work together on 'turning your mind' to new possibilities. It is my greatest hope that the work we do will assist you in reaching your own goals and give you a sense of freedom to live your best life. You can learn to manage your emotions, your life and your addiction. My approach centered around a strong set of skills using DBT, Brainspotting & EMDR. I have a strong knowledge of 12 step recovery programs and use therapies that only enhance your recovery.

I now only work online through Skype. I have worked with a variety of issues over my 30 years in my profession. I have been an Adjunct Instructor in the UN-O Graduate Counseling Department, Consultant to area psychiatric programs, Director of Outpatient programs, and a presenter to a wide range of businesses as well as my outpatient practice. I like the diversity of my practice in terms of diagnostic features rather than a particular specialty. My many years of practice have allowed me to work with such a wide range of circumstances and issues.

I graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 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), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic approach.

Sometimes we need help creating a safe space where we can be open and honest while we make sense of an event we want to resolve or our lives overall. Sometimes we need help to heal and someone to simply hear our story. A story filled with our experiences in the world and shaped by perceptions that are human-naturally distorted and flawed. People begin therapy for various reasons, yet wanting change is universal and desiring authenticity is the heart of this path. It is not about being happy, better, fixed. You are not broken. Healing reveals your authenticity and allows you to become... it feels like peace, bravery and truth.

Whichever path you are on currently in your life, you may have the desire to form positive changes but struggle to know how. I believe in a holistic, individualized approach to help you discover ways to find resolutions within your life. I believe each individual has the power within themselves to develop positive changes. Working with you in a safe and supportive environment, I can assist you in creating changes in your thinking, feeling, and behavior that can allow you to identify and resolve problems, improve communication skills, and enhance your ability to cope.

I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, children, and LGBTQs. I like to delve into the depression, anxiety, or whatever is troubling you to get at and transform, moving towards a productive satisfying life. I'm good at getting at the potential, power, genius, and strength which lies within, surfacing creativity, health, and well being. Usually, when one discovers their potential it is like dropping a pebble in the calm lake, rippling goodness for all around them.

Sometimes something unexpected occurs with ourselves or our family. This can produce many emotions that we are not sure how to handle. Therapy is a great place to process these emotions and unexpected events. With over 10 years of practice and extensive trainings focusing on trauma, attachment and undesirable behaviors, I understand kids, teens and families. I am a mother of three and I “get” the stress that comes along with parenting, especially while navigating emotions and life experiences. Whatever your child/teen/family is experiencing, I understand and I am here to help!

You want to make changes in your life. You want to break out of the old patterns and problems that are holding you back. But you're not sure what to do. I can help you access and develop your inner and outer resources to create better relationships and a more satisfying life. With over 38 years experience as a counselor and therapist, I am an effective life-change partner for you. We will work together to understand the root causes of your problems, so you can make real, lasting, and significant changes in the aspects of your life that are making you unhappy.

Sometimes bad things happen to good people. If you've experienced trauma (child abuse, sexual abuse, or chemical abuse), it is possible to "let go" of being unhappy and leave the "it's my fault" type of feelings in the past. If you’ve gone through a traumatic experience, you may be struggling with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of constant danger that you just can’t kick. Or you may feel numb, disconnected, and unable to trust other people. But you should know that healing -- and hope -- are within your reach.

Sometimes we come to a season in which we realize that our current ways of dealing with past trauma, connecting with people, or balancing life stressors just aren't working anymore. I am passionate about creating a compassionate and safe setting where an individual, couple, or family can develop positive, effective, healthy changes, and coping skills. There is always hope and healing that can be rewritten into the path you are currently on, and you can change your destination. I have specific training in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International and in the Gottman Method Level 1 and 2 for couple's therapy.

I enjoy serving adults and children of all ages and working collaboratively with individuals and families to improve emotional health and overall well-being. My role is to gain a true understanding of each client's goals and challenges and assist in growth and healing. I use a client-centered approach with each individual and draw on various treatment modalities to address obstacles to change. I am skilled in the use of psychodynamic therapy, brainspotting, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, sand tray therapy, and other treatment models.

Psychotherapy accelerates a person's effectiveness and healthy functioning in the world s/he lives in. At the foundation of this process is genuine trust and respect, one that allows opportunities for exploring personal resources and strengths, habits of behavior, internal conflicts, disruptions of self-concept or attachment, familiar ways of thinking and relating, or to find ways to continue on the path chosen. Psychotherapy creates new distinctions about behavior and world view so as to act and view your self, relationships, and circumstances in new ways. Dr. Stormberg's approach is what Carl Jung described as "a practical psychotherapy to fit people for life."