Cancer Therapists in Papillion, NE

My commitment as a therapist is to provide my clients with a compassionate environment that offers unconditional acceptance and support. Each client is seen as a unique individual. I believe that counseling promotes growth by building on existing strengths. Each client is guided through a process that allows for the enhancement of self-enpowerment and discovery.

I have been a clinical psychologist for over 20 years, first as a staff psychologist at UNMC, and now in private practice in Papillion. I work with people 19 and older. The work I do is generally insight-oriented, meaning I want us to understand the factors underlying behaviors before attempting to change them. I am particularly interested in patterns, and how prior relational learning can repeat in the present. I try to make my office a place of safety where people can explore prior learning about themself and others in order to modify assumptions, expectations, and behavior. This type of work tends to lead to long-lasting change.

Hello-I currently have immediate openings. Are you feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with perfectionism, health anxiety, chronic worry, sleeping difficulty, or depression? Is it interfering with your relationships or well-being? If so, you don’t have to struggle alone. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. My goal is to empower you to develop new coping skills and cultivate self-awareness so that you can live the life you want. You have the capacity for change, and I am passionate about helping you realize your potential and reach your goals.

At some point in your life you may find yourself feeling unproductive, unsatisfied, stressed out, or even stuck in pattern's of self-destructive feelings and behaviors. Would you like to find yourself feeling more clear, hopeful, decisive and energetic? Would you like to learn mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance?

I work with people who recognize the need for change but are struggling to make that change happen. We will work together in harnessing your positive attributes and identifying and overcoming barriers to becoming more successful in your role as significant other, employee, student, or parent. Furthermore we can work toward expand your overall awareness of yourself as well as your environment, thereby becoming a more complete person.

Want to feel less stressed, or worried? To live in confidence, not anxiety or fear? We can help. You don't have to feel edgy or burned out. Your life can be what you hope for, not worry over. Making mistakes, having things go wrong, and needing to heal is part of life and being human. So is forgiving ourselves and others and trying again. You can always change direction. Take a new path to what you want, knowing that the person you are is always OK, you have a right to what you think and how you feel. The past doesn't have to doom the present. We can't change what's happened. But we can start where we are and make a new beginning.

Difficulties in life, environmental influences and other predisposing factors can contribute to unhealthy emotional states. They can leave us feeling depressed, overwhelmed, helpless and struggling to find positive solutions. If you are experiencing any of these feelings or are having problems in your relationships know that you are not alone and help is available.

My most healing thoughts go out to our community and individuals struggling with the current events. I offer HIPAA-compliant Telehealth (online sessions) to all those clients who would like to continue to receive support during this time. Please contact me for more information. "Your present circumstances do not determine where you will go, they merely determine where you have been " - Nido Qubein. I have received specialized training in EMDR, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-child Interaction Therapy, and Compassion Fatigue. I hold certifications as a Trauma Professional, as well as a CF Educator.

I offer a compassionate and open environment to explore and release the obstacles that cause us to limit our full potential. I believe that we experience conditions such as anxiety, depression, etc. when we are living incongruently from our true nature or essence. Often times, experiencing these strong emotional symptoms is the first sign that we are living out of balance. The longer the imbalance is present, the more susceptible our bodies become to developing disease. Working through and releasing emotional blocks is an important step towards full integration of the body, mind, and spirit.

Current openings! You matter! I commend you for taking steps to enter the therapeutic process to optimize your health and wellbeing. As a clinician, with 20 years of experience in social service fields; I draw upon those experiences to offer various tools and resources. My mission is to walk with you to uncover your own inner wisdom, strengths, and insights that lead to restoring balance, healing, and self-empowerment. I have had experiences working with those recovering from medical trauma, adverse childhood experiences and managing the weekly stress that builds up.

As the parent of a child/teen that struggles with their wounded selves, you have tried everything. The exhaustive interventions that you have tried are going nowhere fast. Throwing in the towel is all that you have left. Your marriage is more daunting than it is invigorating and you keep hitting a wall with connecting to one another. Depression has you stuck in quicksand and the struggle is consuming you. Anxiety has its grip on you and it is controlling your life. You find yourself asking what more can you do? You feel all alone in your struggles and are having more moments of frustration than joy. Asking for help is hard.

With life every changing, managing a new diagnosis, routine, family dynamic or structure, or employment status can become the biggest obstacle. I strive to assist with processing the issue, creating problem-solving and coping skills, and preparing for upcoming changes. I am a non-judgmental therapist, supportive, and collaborative therapist to cheer you on in your victories and be your helping hand during distress, all with the goal to create a happier and healthier you!

Choosing to seek counseling can be overwhelming and it's often done at a difficult time. I strive provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you to talk, learn about yourself and ultimately heal. Together we will decide what approach will work best for you and set achievable goals. My role is to support you as you figure out what's working, what isn't, and how you can get back on track.

I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with mental health and substance use. My specialty is working with co-occurring challenges to move toward healthy living through trauma-informed care.