Trauma Focused Therapists in Omaha, NE
I primarily support children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who want support navigating life changes, overcoming negative impacts of traumatic experiences, expressing and managing "big feelings” or behaviors, and supporting identity development. I am passionate about creating affirming and accessible therapeutic experiences for LGBTQIA2S+ people, Autistic youth, and individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. People working with me can except a highly collaborative relationship that centers their experiences, identities, relationships, communities, and values.
I primarily support children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who want support navigating life changes, overcoming negative impacts of traumatic experiences, expressing and managing "big feelings” or behaviors, and supporting identity development. I am passionate about creating affirming and accessible therapeutic experiences for LGBTQIA2S+ people, Autistic youth, and individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. People working with me can except a highly collaborative relationship that centers their experiences, identities, relationships, communities, and values.
Life can be overwhelming, messy, and at times deeply painful. You might find yourself feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by anxiety or sadness, or unsure how to move forward after a loss or major life change. Maybe you’re trying to understand yourself or your relationships better, or you’re simply exhausted from holding it all together. You may be hoping to make sense of your experiences, learn how to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings, and ultimately live a life that feels meaningful and authentic. Therapy offers a space to explore your experiences with support, curiosity, and compassion.
Life can be overwhelming, messy, and at times deeply painful. You might find yourself feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by anxiety or sadness, or unsure how to move forward after a loss or major life change. Maybe you’re trying to understand yourself or your relationships better, or you’re simply exhausted from holding it all together. You may be hoping to make sense of your experiences, learn how to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings, and ultimately live a life that feels meaningful and authentic. Therapy offers a space to explore your experiences with support, curiosity, and compassion.
Welcome! I’m a provisionally licensed mental health professional, EMDR-trained, ego state and IFS-informed therapist passionate about supporting individuals on their journeys to healing and self-discovery. I also have training in dissociation and mindfulness and specialize in managing anxiety, mood disorders, intellectualization, trauma, and more. I work primarily with teens and young adults, including the LGBTQ+ community, providing affirming care and promoting self-compassion. I consider it an honor to be a part of other's healing journeys. I offer telehealth and outpatient services to meet clients’ needs and help them thrive.
Welcome! I’m a provisionally licensed mental health professional, EMDR-trained, ego state and IFS-informed therapist passionate about supporting individuals on their journeys to healing and self-discovery. I also have training in dissociation and mindfulness and specialize in managing anxiety, mood disorders, intellectualization, trauma, and more. I work primarily with teens and young adults, including the LGBTQ+ community, providing affirming care and promoting self-compassion. I consider it an honor to be a part of other's healing journeys. I offer telehealth and outpatient services to meet clients’ needs and help them thrive.
I welcome you with interest and respect, eager to learn from you and work together as we address your concerns. I have over 25 years of counseling experience, working with individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Additionally, I welcome individuals on the autism spectrum and those with varying abilities to help you reach your goals. Having trained at the Center for Loss and Life Transition, I am also dedicated to supporting grieving individuals.
I welcome you with interest and respect, eager to learn from you and work together as we address your concerns. I have over 25 years of counseling experience, working with individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Additionally, I welcome individuals on the autism spectrum and those with varying abilities to help you reach your goals. Having trained at the Center for Loss and Life Transition, I am also dedicated to supporting grieving individuals.
I have training in a variety of evidenced based practices including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) .
Beginning therapy can be a vulnerable time for someone. Therapy provides a safe space to work on healing, increase feelings of hope and gain support. I provide therapy to children, teens and adults who are experiencing stress, life transitions/changes or who have experienced trauma. I have experience in working in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, divorce, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, sexual abuse and adoption. I also enjoy working with women on relationships, stress and fertility struggles.
I have training in a variety of evidenced based practices including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and and Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) .
Beginning therapy can be a vulnerable time for someone. Therapy provides a safe space to work on healing, increase feelings of hope and gain support. I provide therapy to children, teens and adults who are experiencing stress, life transitions/changes or who have experienced trauma. I have experience in working in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, divorce, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, sexual abuse and adoption. I also enjoy working with women on relationships, stress and fertility struggles.
Are you feeling sad, nervous, anxious? Do you drink more than you planned? Are you using prescribed drugs more than you should or using illegal drug? Have you recently received legal charges? I can help by providing the First Step in completing a comprehensive Co-Occurring Substance Use Mental Health Evaluation and provide you with guidance on your next step. We all struggle in life and we do not always know the healthiest way to address the struggles. I can help you develop your personal healthy coping skills and assist you getting where you would like to be.
Are you feeling sad, nervous, anxious? Do you drink more than you planned? Are you using prescribed drugs more than you should or using illegal drug? Have you recently received legal charges? I can help by providing the First Step in completing a comprehensive Co-Occurring Substance Use Mental Health Evaluation and provide you with guidance on your next step. We all struggle in life and we do not always know the healthiest way to address the struggles. I can help you develop your personal healthy coping skills and assist you getting where you would like to be.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by emotional pain or life’s challenges, I want you to know—you're not alone, and reaching out matters. I understand how difficult it can be to open up, and I honor the courage it takes to seek support. I work with individuals who are navigating depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and the stressors that make life feel unmanageable. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a space where your pain is acknowledged and your healing is prioritized. Together, we’ll move at your pace.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by emotional pain or life’s challenges, I want you to know—you're not alone, and reaching out matters. I understand how difficult it can be to open up, and I honor the courage it takes to seek support. I work with individuals who are navigating depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and the stressors that make life feel unmanageable. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a space where your pain is acknowledged and your healing is prioritized. Together, we’ll move at your pace.
You’re not broken — you’re human, and you deserve support. Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, or trauma for a long time. Or perhaps body-focused repetitive behaviors like hair pulling or skin picking feel like the only way to cope with overwhelming emotions. You might feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, exhausted from trying to hold it all together. Whether you're navigating personal struggles or facing challenges in your relationship, you want more than just survival — you want peace, connection, and a sense of wholeness.
You’re not broken — you’re human, and you deserve support. Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, or trauma for a long time. Or perhaps body-focused repetitive behaviors like hair pulling or skin picking feel like the only way to cope with overwhelming emotions. You might feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, exhausted from trying to hold it all together. Whether you're navigating personal struggles or facing challenges in your relationship, you want more than just survival — you want peace, connection, and a sense of wholeness.
Harmony, balance, and peace of mind are things many strive for. In today's world we encounter so many ups and downs. Have you found yourself feeling burned out or trapped? Are you surrounded by unknowns, or a wave from the past that you can't seem to outrun? Have you found yourself with a sudden weight that seems too heavy to carry? You've taken the first step by opening yourself up to the possibility of counseling. You don't have to carry the weight alone. No matter the struggle you can find healing through counseling in a safe place. If you start and stay with the journey, you can find your destination.
Harmony, balance, and peace of mind are things many strive for. In today's world we encounter so many ups and downs. Have you found yourself feeling burned out or trapped? Are you surrounded by unknowns, or a wave from the past that you can't seem to outrun? Have you found yourself with a sudden weight that seems too heavy to carry? You've taken the first step by opening yourself up to the possibility of counseling. You don't have to carry the weight alone. No matter the struggle you can find healing through counseling in a safe place. If you start and stay with the journey, you can find your destination.
I have worked as a therapist since 2007, helping individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. I have specialized training in EMDR, Multidimensional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, Domestic Violence and Trauma. I have worked with individuals at an inpatient level all the way to outpatient/after care level. I have a good understanding on how conflict in the family system can affect the whole environment and work with individuals to have balance and conflict resolution. I work with the client to have individual success and identify those successes so they can be sustainable long term.
I have worked as a therapist since 2007, helping individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. I have specialized training in EMDR, Multidimensional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, Domestic Violence and Trauma. I have worked with individuals at an inpatient level all the way to outpatient/after care level. I have a good understanding on how conflict in the family system can affect the whole environment and work with individuals to have balance and conflict resolution. I work with the client to have individual success and identify those successes so they can be sustainable long term.
As a counselor, I strive to create a warm and inviting environment where you feel safe, supported, and understood. Everyone deserves the space and freedom to explore their true, authentic self without judgment. My approach is rooted in empathy and compassion, guiding you through the process of self-discovery and healing at your own pace. Together, we will work to uncover your strengths, address challenges, and foster personal growth in a way that feels empowering and true to who you are.
As a counselor, I strive to create a warm and inviting environment where you feel safe, supported, and understood. Everyone deserves the space and freedom to explore their true, authentic self without judgment. My approach is rooted in empathy and compassion, guiding you through the process of self-discovery and healing at your own pace. Together, we will work to uncover your strengths, address challenges, and foster personal growth in a way that feels empowering and true to who you are.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking support when they find themselves overwhelmed or feeling trapped. They express a desire for assistance in coping with issues like anxiety and chronic trauma, as well as cultivating healthier relationships. Each client and couple I work with brings their own unique narrative to the table. I place great importance on understanding how life experiences shape one's self-perception and relationships, and I am dedicated to guiding clients through the journey of personal growth and change.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking support when they find themselves overwhelmed or feeling trapped. They express a desire for assistance in coping with issues like anxiety and chronic trauma, as well as cultivating healthier relationships. Each client and couple I work with brings their own unique narrative to the table. I place great importance on understanding how life experiences shape one's self-perception and relationships, and I am dedicated to guiding clients through the journey of personal growth and change.
I am most passionate about helping my clients recover and connect to their authentic self, helping them use that improved connection to heal and live more fully. Clients often need to find relief from fear, sadness, addiction, conflict, lostness. But lasting relief usually requires finding their true selves more fully. This may involve letting go of the anesthesia of addictions, overthinking and emotional disconnection, as well as shame and self-misunderstanding. Not everyone is ready or willing to do the deeper work that this requires, and that is ok. But as a therapist I am a better fit for those that are willing to try.
I am most passionate about helping my clients recover and connect to their authentic self, helping them use that improved connection to heal and live more fully. Clients often need to find relief from fear, sadness, addiction, conflict, lostness. But lasting relief usually requires finding their true selves more fully. This may involve letting go of the anesthesia of addictions, overthinking and emotional disconnection, as well as shame and self-misunderstanding. Not everyone is ready or willing to do the deeper work that this requires, and that is ok. But as a therapist I am a better fit for those that are willing to try.
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." When life seems overwhelming, sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. Working with an experienced and dedicated therapist can enhance your quality of life and provide a foundation for positive growth in all areas of life.
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." When life seems overwhelming, sometimes the hardest part is just getting started. Working with an experienced and dedicated therapist can enhance your quality of life and provide a foundation for positive growth in all areas of life.
During times of stress and uncertainty, it may be difficult to get through the day, go to work, or be present with your loved ones. On top of that, these uncertain times can trigger anxiety, overwhelming emotions, and cause us to feel "stuck". Therapy provides an opportunity to find hope for the future, find joy and happiness, stability, and a sense of meaning or purpose in a rapidly changing world. I believe that everyone deserves a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathetic therapeutic experience.
During times of stress and uncertainty, it may be difficult to get through the day, go to work, or be present with your loved ones. On top of that, these uncertain times can trigger anxiety, overwhelming emotions, and cause us to feel "stuck". Therapy provides an opportunity to find hope for the future, find joy and happiness, stability, and a sense of meaning or purpose in a rapidly changing world. I believe that everyone deserves a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathetic therapeutic experience.
Many of my clients have encountered life circumstances that have significantly impacted their emotional and physical well-being. As an experienced clinician with expertise in working with trauma and disordered eating patterns, I possess extensive experience supporting adult survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, as well as those affected by domestic violence.
Trauma frequently correlates with unhealthy relationships with food and body image. I support individuals facing these challenges by utilizing an intuitive approach to help them regain control over their eating habits and enhance their self-confidence.
Many of my clients have encountered life circumstances that have significantly impacted their emotional and physical well-being. As an experienced clinician with expertise in working with trauma and disordered eating patterns, I possess extensive experience supporting adult survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, as well as those affected by domestic violence.
Trauma frequently correlates with unhealthy relationships with food and body image. I support individuals facing these challenges by utilizing an intuitive approach to help them regain control over their eating habits and enhance their self-confidence.
Authentic Self Counseling, LLC; Alexandra
Counselor, LIMHP, CMSW
Omaha, NE 68144
Waitlist for new clients
Our mental health, like our physical health, requires care and attention. When we find ourselves experiencing thoughts, mood, or other mental health symptoms that interfere with our quality of life, therapy can be beneficial. It may provide us clarity, greater self-awareness, and help us cope in a manner that honors our values and who we are at our most true selves. I work with diverse clients of any faith or belief. My goal is to promote healing and improved resilience to successfully navigate difficult life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, complex trauma/PTSD, DID, grief, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and adapting to health issues.
Our mental health, like our physical health, requires care and attention. When we find ourselves experiencing thoughts, mood, or other mental health symptoms that interfere with our quality of life, therapy can be beneficial. It may provide us clarity, greater self-awareness, and help us cope in a manner that honors our values and who we are at our most true selves. I work with diverse clients of any faith or belief. My goal is to promote healing and improved resilience to successfully navigate difficult life transitions, LGBTQ+ concerns, complex trauma/PTSD, DID, grief, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and adapting to health issues.
The clients I work best with are – and stop me if you’ve heard this before -the people who want to be there. I am totally willing to build rapport and trust but would rather we not exhaust ourselves by trying to break down walls intended to keep me at arm’s length. I work hard at not wasting time because I know it’s important for clients to start feeling improvement as soon as possible. Therapy is hard work, where we will delve into vulnerable, personal topics that aren’t fun or easy. When clients want to be there and do the work, this is where I work best. Find more about me on my website listed to the side!
The clients I work best with are – and stop me if you’ve heard this before -the people who want to be there. I am totally willing to build rapport and trust but would rather we not exhaust ourselves by trying to break down walls intended to keep me at arm’s length. I work hard at not wasting time because I know it’s important for clients to start feeling improvement as soon as possible. Therapy is hard work, where we will delve into vulnerable, personal topics that aren’t fun or easy. When clients want to be there and do the work, this is where I work best. Find more about me on my website listed to the side!
Life can have both unexpected and expected challenges. It is important for you to be able to find an individual with whom you connect, and that can assist you on your journey. I often like to think, that everyone is the author of their own story. Depending upon your previous and current experiences, your outlook may vary on what is in your control and what is not. I am here to tell you, that you can change the narrative in your story for your next chapter to feel rewarding and for it to be different.
Life can have both unexpected and expected challenges. It is important for you to be able to find an individual with whom you connect, and that can assist you on your journey. I often like to think, that everyone is the author of their own story. Depending upon your previous and current experiences, your outlook may vary on what is in your control and what is not. I am here to tell you, that you can change the narrative in your story for your next chapter to feel rewarding and for it to be different.
It takes a lot of strength to ask for support in times of need. Asking for help is a courageous step, and we do not have to do it alone. What might seem impossible is possible with the right support. 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 times of need. Asking for help is a courageous step, and we do not have to do it alone. What might seem impossible is possible with the right support. 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.
