Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Papillion, NE

It is not about controlling your thoughts; it's about not letting your thoughts control you. I am a Counselor who tries to meet every person exactly where they are. I want to empower you to be the best you, to heal what needs healing and to encourage you to grow where you need to grow.

Hi! My name is Erin and I am glad you are here. I have been a therapist since 2013 and I love working with clients from all walks of life. I have had the privilege of counseling hundreds of clients throughout the years with mental health issues including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, OCD, PTSD , etc. I believe therapy can provide hope and healing and my goal is to make the process as safe and seamless as possible. Therapy will require work and often some level of discomfort, but if you are ready to heal, I am ready to help.

I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in chronic health issues, trauma recovery, brain injury recovery, resilience, and proactive wellness. I enjoy providing clients with support and skills to lose weight, improve health, reduce depression and anxiety, and become mentally fit. My diverse background includes working for Nebraska Medicine, Chicago Public Schools, and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. My professional experience has reinforced my belief in the strong human capacity for recovery and resilience. My compassion and determination motivate me to help others reach their goals and live a complete, fulfilling life.

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.

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 enjoy working with older children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize a trauma -informed approach when working with clients. I also have experience working with divorced families, blended families, and families going through significant life changes.

I provide outpatient, substance abuse and chemical dependency counseling services to those affected by alcoholism and other addictions. I specialize in treating those clients with who are Dually-Diagnosed, or who also have mental health disorders in addition to addiction issues. I am Certified by EMDRIA in the use of EMDR for Sexual Trauma and other Childhood issues. I also offer couples counseling and co-dependency counseling for significant others. Often, spouses or significant others begin counseling in advance of the alcoholic/addict to work on their own issues and to learn how to effectively deal with their loved one.

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.

We are all individuals and experience life in a unique way. I approach therapy with the belief that my clients are capable people who may need help to understand or perceive their difficulties in a different way. I work with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting and grief. I also work with people who are experiencing changes in their life such as divorce, retirement and health problems or had a major trauma . In addition, I work with people who have severe and persistent mental illness. Thank you for stopping at Terry's Tools For Living

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.

If you are going through a difficult life transition, struggling in relationships, feeling emotionally overwhelmed then you're in the right place. Admitting you need assistance is difficult, but is the first step to bettering your future. Therapy is investing in yourself and/or your family! It is my priority to gain a true understanding of each client's goals and difficulties as this will assist in growth and healing. I enjoy working with adolescents, families and adults. I strive to provide my clients with truth and hope. "The only way out is through." -Dr. Hildegard Messenbaugh,MD

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.

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.

Do you often find yourself going back and forth about making a change in your head? Is part of you wanting to make that change and part of you not feeling sure or quite ready yet? This is all part of the change process, and you are probably further along than you realize! Sometimes a new perspective and new tools can help us "get off the seesaw" and get closer to the life we want to have. I often see clients who are dealing with trauma , substance use, anxiety, or depression. I work to build a space of non-judgment and acceptance so my clients can be seen exactly as they are without fear, so we can find the path forward together.

I love working with adolescents, young adults, families, and couples!

Most people do not choose to struggle, to suffer, to feel overwhelmed or helpless. Most children do not want to have behavioral issues, and most couples do not want to have conflict in their relationship. It takes courage for a person to admit that what they are doing is not working. The most successsful client is the client that wants to be in therapy for themselves- one who wants to have a better life experience, one who comes to therapy seeking for answers and skills with which to change their interactions with others and themselves, and to improve their circumstances.