Medicaid Therapists in Omaha, NE

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I see the whole perspective. I can work with you to examine areas in your life that are contributing to negative feelings all while making small changes in current areas of your life as you work to accept and validate your past and learn from those experiences. As a result, you will physically feel better, find emotional stability, and perform the way you wish, so you are able to live the life you desire!

Family certainly leaves its mark on us, whether it's the ones we come from or the ones we start as adults. We can find ourselves playing the same roles we have since childhood, no matter how hard we try to change. When we try to change, it often ends in failure, leaving us feeling as helpless as ever. Other times we simply give in. We become angry with ourselves and others for participating in this dance. Resentment builds, but change is difficult.

Are you struggling to gain mental clarity and find peace during these challenging times? I can assure you; you are not alone, and I would be honored and humbled to help you overcome your hurdles and achieve positive outcomes. I am a client-centered, strengths-based clinician with over ten years of experience working with individuals and families. I am focused on helping adults and adolescents who are working through personal challenges and who are faced with internal conflicts of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and ADHD as well as those who are affected by childhood and recent and/or recurring traumas and adjustment disorders.

I am currently accepting clients. I am a bilingual psychotherapist who offers services in both English and Spanish. I use an integrated approach which combines aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and hypnotherapy. My areas of expertise are Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including CPTSD, complex trauma, sexuality, ADHD, panic attack, anxiety, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and depression. My career is my passion, my vision, and my mission.

Evening and weekend availability! Accepting new clients now! Experienced working with Depression, Anxiety, grief/loss, ADD/ADHD, behavioral concerns, anger management, and substance use. I work with CPS involved youth and families as well.

The first thing that anyone says when describing me is, “Alyssa loves her work!”. I’m not only good at providing my clients with a listening ear in times of need and skills to better help them navigate these challenges, but I also really enjoy doing it. I believe that everyone deserves to be heard, to feel that their struggles and challenges are valid and to know that they are not alone.  During my time working in the mental health field, I’ve gained valuable skills in communication, understanding, and patience that I bring to every session.

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.

Life can be challenging. Finding the courage to talk to someone about those challenges is the best gift you can give yourself. My hope is to be a co-pilot as you make changes in your journey to overcome the challenges that life has given you. I am experienced in working with many life stages, including school age, adolescents, young adults, middle adults, and mature adults.

Life is challenging. There are times when life can get the best of you. You find yourself having a hard time doing normal life routines such as getting out of bed or brushing your teeth. You seem to dread each day because of the constant reminder of feeling stuck, lost, and hopeless. You considered taking back your life but don’t know where to begin.

Would you like to become a BETTER YOU? If you are wanting to improve in any areas of your life whether it be relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, you name it, you should be able to have someone there to support and understand you. I will be there with you along the way even when it becomes difficult. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and anyone going through life transitions or those who are having difficulty with anything in life. I have case management history, residential, and working with schools. I also work with court involved systems.

Daily stressors of life can take a toll on anyone. No one is immune to stress and trauma which left untreated can lead to significant health related issues. Talking to a professional is not a sign of weakness. Things don't have to be wrong to seek extra help.

I believe that our mental health should be a priority. The journey of one's life can be thrown off course by unexpected changes, trauma, grief, and emotional struggles. The counseling process, along with a strong therapeutic relationship, can be a supportive way to find understanding, healing, wholeness and direction. I am committed to providing a welcoming environment where individuals and families can feel unconditional acceptance and a sense of hope. I will work with you to create therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you, in an effort to help you feel like each session has a purpose.

You have been successful in life, and you have felt there is something which is holding you back from the life you want. Maybe it is a trauma from your past, anxiety, depression, a change in a life situation, relationship issues, or addiction; together you and I can work for you have the life you want. Whether your goal is staying in your current situation, or if it is finding the courage to make a change, I am here to help you let go of things which hold you back from the life you desire.

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.

Providing non-judgmental therapy is important to me. You deserve to be heard. It's important for my clients to feel comfortable to speak freely about how they are feeling and what they have been through. I practice gentle therapy. My goal is to help empower my client to solve tough issues (past or present). Life can be tough. I am here to help.

Our minds are our most powerful asset! Without our minds what are we ? But our minds may also be are biggest barrier... Are you a child, adolescent, or adult struggling with anxiety or depression ? Do you have thoughts constantly running through your mind day in and day out that you can’t seem to get a grasp of or make stop? Did you make some choices that landed you in a tough, not so desirable position with drugs, alcohol, or the legal system in general? If so, Payton is the person that can help.

*Not accepting new clients at this time* Many of my clients have experienced life circumstances that have taken a toll on their emotional and physical well-being. I have extensive experience with adult survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse as well as domestic violence. I am trained and utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which are highly effective for treating trauma. If you are struggling with getting past your past, I would be honored to work with you.

At Counseling Connections & Associates we believe that individuals possess the knowledge and strength needed to create the changes they want in their lives. We focus on facilitating a supportive and collaborative relationship with clients to promote their insight about the feelings and events in their life. Clients are empowered to control the direction of their lives with new choices based on the insights gained in treatment. We provide professional counseling to individuals and couples motivated toward the improvement of themselves and the relationship with others in their lives. Treatment for clients is individually tailored to meet their needs. The therapeutic approach used at Counseling Connections & Associates focuses on the client's uniqueness and on the client realizing their fullest potential.

Online Counseling- Audio and Video! With Meta Counseling, you say, "I can." This is an amazing first step when so much time has been spent saying "I can't." Take your life back, rediscover yourself, and promote change from within. I have an interactive, solution-focused approach. My goal is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary therapies, offering a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. I work with compassion and understanding to help individuals to build on their strengths and attain significant personal growth.