Couples Counseling Therapists in Scottsbluff, NE

My educational background as an MSW supports my understanding of the impact of past and current systems (i.e. family, work place, community) on daily life. Extensive training and experience in mediation has contributed to my non-judgmental approach, the ability to recognize potentially harmful communication patterns, and the understanding that people can see things differently without being "wrong". I utilize a variety of approaches including attachment theory, creative expression/play, mindfulness and CBT as needed by individual clients. I welcome clients of all ages, couples, and families. I accept Medicare, NE Medicaid, and a variety of insurance payment sources.

Openings available! Call or email to see how we can support you! I believe that a successful therapeutic relationship depends on trust. I am dedicated to providing the kind of environment, support, and communication that initiates and sustains a strong therapeutic rapport. As a provisionally licensed mental health practitioner, I can assist individuals process and problem solve through obstacles they may experience throughout their lives.

The love of people and the passion of working with others so they can heal from past experiences is what drew me into the field of counseling. What an amazing opportunity to watch people discover their full potential! I have experience working in multiple areas including working with college students as they move forward with their future, overcoming obstacles as they attain their goals. I have also worked at The Meadows in Arizona working with individuals and groups, counseling those committed to sexual recovery. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained under Dr. Patrick Carnes.

Life is challenging, difficult, often times downright sad. It may seem too overwhelming and impossible to handle, most if not all have experienced life in these dark places. Competent and caring counselors can help you figure out how to get out of those places. What's your biggest challenge? Need help with coping skills, communication, relationship problems that can benefit from being less reactive and more responsive, decision-making, parenting skills like Circle of Security, resolution of situations that have haunted you too long that EMDR can help with, anxiety that seems to control your life, loss of someone or something?...

I believe the client is the expert and knows more about themselves than anyone else. I will listen to you and assist you in identifying thought patterns that may be holding you back. Together we will work through this and find effective coping skills and techniques to assist you in living your best and most productive life that you deserve. This is your therapeutic journey and I’m excited to join you.

As a therapist and pastor, I've observed that many of my clients were struggling with negative thoughts and emotions which were unknowingly impacting their mood, sleep and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral CBT & Cognitive Processing Therapy CPT (which is very effective in treating trauma) can help people return to normal functioning and dramatically reduces anxiety depression and insomnia within as little as 5 to 7 sessions. In addition, I have found that incorporating biblically based spiritual counseling in combination with CBT & CPT was significantly more effective in achieving client goals than evidenced based protocols alone.

I have worked as a Guardian ad Litem, a Parent Educator and an In-home Therapist. I have vast knowledge of families and mental health. I see clients who have Bipolar,Depression, Anxiety and other mental health diagnosis. I work with people in all areas of lifespan, from youth age10 to the elderly.