Therapists for Children in Omaha, NE
I have 8 years of experience helping adults, children, and adolescents in crisis.
You’ve learned to try and hold it together, to keep going no matter what. But inside, there’s tension you can’t shake: worry, numbness, or a sense that something from your past still lingers. Maybe you overthink everything, shut down when things get hard, or feel like you're always bracing for impact. Even if you cannot name it, you know something isn’t right. You're tired of feeling stuck, but unsure where to start. It's okay to want something different, more ease, more clarity, more room to just be without holding your breath all the time.
I have 8 years of experience helping adults, children, and adolescents in crisis.
You’ve learned to try and hold it together, to keep going no matter what. But inside, there’s tension you can’t shake: worry, numbness, or a sense that something from your past still lingers. Maybe you overthink everything, shut down when things get hard, or feel like you're always bracing for impact. Even if you cannot name it, you know something isn’t right. You're tired of feeling stuck, but unsure where to start. It's okay to want something different, more ease, more clarity, more room to just be without holding your breath all the time.
My passion is working with children and families.
I work with ages 5 to 21 struggling with such issues as depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, low self-esteem, poor coping skills and difficulty expressing feelings.
My passion is working with children and families.
I work with ages 5 to 21 struggling with such issues as depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, low self-esteem, poor coping skills and difficulty expressing feelings.
Discover a transformative path to mental wellness and peak performance! I proudly offer 15 years of experience in QEEG (Brain Mapping) and Precision Neuromodulation; including biofeedback, neurofeedback, and expert neurocounseling. These personalized, evidence-based approaches empower you to conquer stress, depression, attention deficits, anxiety, sleep issues, or other personal challenges that are holding you back. Step into a brighter, healthier and more resilient version of you— I'd love to help guide you on this journey!
Discover a transformative path to mental wellness and peak performance! I proudly offer 15 years of experience in QEEG (Brain Mapping) and Precision Neuromodulation; including biofeedback, neurofeedback, and expert neurocounseling. These personalized, evidence-based approaches empower you to conquer stress, depression, attention deficits, anxiety, sleep issues, or other personal challenges that are holding you back. Step into a brighter, healthier and more resilient version of you— I'd love to help guide you on this journey!
Holistic Healing: Mind, Body, & Soul provides trauma based therapy services for children, adolescents & families who may have experienced trauma in their lives who have been involved with the child welfare system.
Holistic Healing specializes in helping our clients in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, and childhood abuse to include sexual abuse, physical abuse and emotional abuse.
Holistic Healing: Mind, Body, & Soul provides trauma based therapy services for children, adolescents & families who may have experienced trauma in their lives who have been involved with the child welfare system.
Holistic Healing specializes in helping our clients in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, and childhood abuse to include sexual abuse, physical abuse and emotional abuse.
I work with children, teenagers, and adults with a variety of struggles including autism, ADHD, attachment, trauma, anxiety depression, PTSD, and more.
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.
I work with children, teenagers, and adults with a variety of struggles including autism, ADHD, attachment, trauma, anxiety depression, PTSD, and more.
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.
Began counseling in 1996 working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. Also a recovering alcoholic addict of 29 years. I believe we are comprised of three domains: physical, mental, and spiritual.
Began counseling in 1996 working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. Also a recovering alcoholic addict of 29 years. I believe we are comprised of three domains: physical, mental, and spiritual.
As Nebraska's pioneering integrative health practice, Omaha Integrative Care (OIC) stands as a sanctuary where healing transcends traditional boundaries. We understand that life's transitions and everyday challenges require a comprehensive approach to wellness—one that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit in equal measure. We bring together an unprecedented array of therapeutic services under one roof: integrative primary care, acupuncture, counseling, health coaching, nutrition guidance, massage therapy, and psychiatric medication management.
As Nebraska's pioneering integrative health practice, Omaha Integrative Care (OIC) stands as a sanctuary where healing transcends traditional boundaries. We understand that life's transitions and everyday challenges require a comprehensive approach to wellness—one that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit in equal measure. We bring together an unprecedented array of therapeutic services under one roof: integrative primary care, acupuncture, counseling, health coaching, nutrition guidance, massage therapy, and psychiatric medication management.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, motivational struggles, and relationship challenges.
Do you want a place without feeling judged or awkward? Sometimes you feel anxious, struggle with confidence, or have trouble staying motivated, and you want support that actually helps you feel better in your day-to-day life?
Maybe you'd like therapy that’s real and laid-back, where you can talk, create, or try activities that actually make sense to you. Maybe your goal is to feel more confident, handle your worries better, and have someone in your corner who gets you.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, motivational struggles, and relationship challenges.
Do you want a place without feeling judged or awkward? Sometimes you feel anxious, struggle with confidence, or have trouble staying motivated, and you want support that actually helps you feel better in your day-to-day life?
Maybe you'd like therapy that’s real and laid-back, where you can talk, create, or try activities that actually make sense to you. Maybe your goal is to feel more confident, handle your worries better, and have someone in your corner who gets you.
If you are feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, frustrated, trapped, or like your life is out of control, help is on the way. I am here to tell you that you don't have to go through the rest of your life feeling this way. If you are willing to show up and work hard in therapy, you will be amazed how much better you will feel, and how quickly. After our first scheduled therapy appointment, you will know exactly what the problem is, why it's happening and some idea of what the treatment process will look like.
If you are feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, frustrated, trapped, or like your life is out of control, help is on the way. I am here to tell you that you don't have to go through the rest of your life feeling this way. If you are willing to show up and work hard in therapy, you will be amazed how much better you will feel, and how quickly. After our first scheduled therapy appointment, you will know exactly what the problem is, why it's happening and some idea of what the treatment process will look like.
I work with adults, children and families who want help addressing problems ranging from depression, anxiety, ADHD, impulse control and effects of trauma.
Do you need to manage your stress more effectively? Is your condition exacerbated by stress? Do you wish to feel better? Perhaps feel calmer, increase your ability to pay attention or make better choices? I may be able to help.
I work with adults, children and families who want help addressing problems ranging from depression, anxiety, ADHD, impulse control and effects of trauma.
Do you need to manage your stress more effectively? Is your condition exacerbated by stress? Do you wish to feel better? Perhaps feel calmer, increase your ability to pay attention or make better choices? I may be able to help.
A healthy mind and emotional state are essential in having peace. It is just as important as physical health. My goal is to help you realize your potential to achieve health and wellness, and to love your life more! I approach therapeutic relationships with warmth, respect, empathy, and even some humor. It takes courage to begin therapy and I will work with you to create a safe, comfortable space for honest exploration so we can tackle your concerns together.
I look forward to participating in your journey to restoration and peace.
A healthy mind and emotional state are essential in having peace. It is just as important as physical health. My goal is to help you realize your potential to achieve health and wellness, and to love your life more! I approach therapeutic relationships with warmth, respect, empathy, and even some humor. It takes courage to begin therapy and I will work with you to create a safe, comfortable space for honest exploration so we can tackle your concerns together.
I look forward to participating in your journey to restoration and peace.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address complex life issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, adverse life events, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship issues, and substance use.
Life is a journey. How often have you heard that? As we find our road through life, we all need inspiration and guidance. Having an outside perspective to navigate that journey can help us view our path through a different lens. It is my goal as your therapist to create a safe, supportive, and accepting environment for you to share your story. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for therapy. Whether it's learning coping skills, practicing mindfulness, or just having someone to talk to, I get it. Life isn't easy and you don't have to tackle this journey alone.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families to address complex life issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, adverse life events, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship issues, and substance use.
Life is a journey. How often have you heard that? As we find our road through life, we all need inspiration and guidance. Having an outside perspective to navigate that journey can help us view our path through a different lens. It is my goal as your therapist to create a safe, supportive, and accepting environment for you to share your story. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for therapy. Whether it's learning coping skills, practicing mindfulness, or just having someone to talk to, I get it. Life isn't easy and you don't have to tackle this journey alone.
This can be children struggling to manage changes in their lives, teens overwhelmed with the pressure they are experiencing, or adults struggling to balance responsibilities.
I meet individuals and families where they are. I utilize an individualize approach to identify areas of strength and use those to aid in the development of missing or partially developed skills. I often employ creative means of helping the client identify his/her needs and then empower them to guide their own journey of healing and development.
This can be children struggling to manage changes in their lives, teens overwhelmed with the pressure they are experiencing, or adults struggling to balance responsibilities.
I meet individuals and families where they are. I utilize an individualize approach to identify areas of strength and use those to aid in the development of missing or partially developed skills. I often employ creative means of helping the client identify his/her needs and then empower them to guide their own journey of healing and development.
With experience supporting women, children, adolescents, and adults.
We tailor therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. Providing services in English and Spanish.
With experience supporting women, children, adolescents, and adults.
We tailor therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. Providing services in English and Spanish.
You hold it all together - but inside, you feel tired, tangled, or far from yourself. I work with families and individuals of all ages, particularly women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and neurodivergent clients, navigating stress, trauma, grief, and identity. My calm, intuitive presence helps clients of all ages feel safe enough to slow down, unmask, and reconnect with who they are beneath the overwhelm.
You hold it all together - but inside, you feel tired, tangled, or far from yourself. I work with families and individuals of all ages, particularly women, LGBTQIA+ folks, and neurodivergent clients, navigating stress, trauma, grief, and identity. My calm, intuitive presence helps clients of all ages feel safe enough to slow down, unmask, and reconnect with who they are beneath the overwhelm.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained can make it hard to know where to start. I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship stress, or life transitions and offer a supportive, compassionate space to slow down and feel understood. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you make sense of what you’re experiencing while building tools to manage stress and feel more grounded and emotionally steady in daily life.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained can make it hard to know where to start. I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship stress, or life transitions and offer a supportive, compassionate space to slow down and feel understood. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you make sense of what you’re experiencing while building tools to manage stress and feel more grounded and emotionally steady in daily life.
Meet your therapist: Shayla Sanford
As a therapist, what truly fulfills me is having the privilege of working with individuals who are on their journey towards personal growth and/or healing, witnessing the transformation of power of insight and self-awareness as they overcome challenges. It is deeply rewarding to see people gain a better understanding of themselves and live more fulfilling lives. I am committed to fostering a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship with every client I work with, helping them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Meet your therapist: Shayla Sanford
As a therapist, what truly fulfills me is having the privilege of working with individuals who are on their journey towards personal growth and/or healing, witnessing the transformation of power of insight and self-awareness as they overcome challenges. It is deeply rewarding to see people gain a better understanding of themselves and live more fulfilling lives. I am committed to fostering a collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationship with every client I work with, helping them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
My practice focuses on helping individuals and families utilize healthy coping skills to deal with life situations and mental health related concerns. I focus on issues related to adoption, abuse, attachment, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, obsessive compulsive disorder, grief/loss, mood dysregulation, trauma, and impulse control difficulties. I have recently started co-facilitating DBT informed skills groups. I have extensive training in EMDR treatment, cognitive behavioral treatment strategies, and am a registered play therapist.
My practice focuses on helping individuals and families utilize healthy coping skills to deal with life situations and mental health related concerns. I focus on issues related to adoption, abuse, attachment, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, obsessive compulsive disorder, grief/loss, mood dysregulation, trauma, and impulse control difficulties. I have recently started co-facilitating DBT informed skills groups. I have extensive training in EMDR treatment, cognitive behavioral treatment strategies, and am a registered play therapist.
New Chance Counseling & Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, LICSW, LISW
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68137
It is my honor and pleasure to join with you on the journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation as we work together to find new ways to navigate the difficulties and experience a 'New Chance' at living the life you desire. I sincerely hope that the work we do together will support you in reaching your personal goals and empower you to live your best life. You can learn to manage your emotions, your relationships, increase stability, find solutions to life problems, and gain a sense of purpose/meaning. I am experienced with multiple approaches such as; CBT, EMDR, ACT, Person-centered, and recovery-oriented modalities.
It is my honor and pleasure to join with you on the journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation as we work together to find new ways to navigate the difficulties and experience a 'New Chance' at living the life you desire. I sincerely hope that the work we do together will support you in reaching your personal goals and empower you to live your best life. You can learn to manage your emotions, your relationships, increase stability, find solutions to life problems, and gain a sense of purpose/meaning. I am experienced with multiple approaches such as; CBT, EMDR, ACT, Person-centered, and recovery-oriented modalities.
Jennifer has been providing therapy services since 2012 and has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of settings.
Jennifer has extensive experience supporting clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attention concerns, family conflict, LGBTQ+ issues, autism, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. She specializes in trauma-focused CBT and incorporates Solution-Focused techniques, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Jennifer has been providing therapy services since 2012 and has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of settings.
Jennifer has extensive experience supporting clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, attention concerns, family conflict, LGBTQ+ issues, autism, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. She specializes in trauma-focused CBT and incorporates Solution-Focused techniques, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.
