Reality Therapy in Lincoln, NE

I have immediate availability. Every individual deserves to experience peace and joy in their lives, regardless of their circumstances. If you find yourself grappling with depression, navigating relationship conflicts, or feeling disconnected from intimacy, you're not alone. These are the areas where I specialize and where I believe I can make a meaningful difference. Perhaps you're feeling stuck in your career or struggling with feelings of unworthiness. These are common challenges that many face, and I'm here to offer support and guidance.

I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) for the state of Nebraska. My specialties include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and social skill building. I have 9 years of experience working in the Mental Health Field as a therapist and administrator. I have a strong background in working with children and families.

I am happy you are considering me as a therapist who can help you work towards self-improvement and achieving your personal mental health. Therapy services can seem scary and overwhelming, just like living with depression, anxiety, or trauma, but it can be a great step towards overcoming and beginning your new personal growth. Therapy often results in many of my clients leading a more healthy and enjoyable life.

Over the last two decades I have worked with children of all ages as well as their families in navigating life stressors, behavioral, educational concerns and many forms of trauma. I enjoy helping families to better communicate and understand one another as well as to be accepting of individualism and new boundary setting. I specialize in helping adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, tough barriers/challenges to life and in trying to help them navigate through it all.

I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who feel stuck or overwhelmed by issues in their personal and/or professional lives. Having practiced for over 20 years, I have worked with many clients who were able to overcome obstacles in their lives, and, as a result, became happier and more productive.

Angelia specializes in working with individuals 17 and up, parents who are going through a divorce and need assistance in learning co-parenting skills, and couples therapy. Angelia enjoys working with any adult that may be seeking help in addressing current mental health concerns in their life or those that may be seeking help for a sever and persistent mental illness. If you are willing to work on your needs and make strides to improve your current situation, Angelia is the right therapist for you!

The clients I have experienced often have had some not so great experiences with therapy in the past and have their guard up. They are looking to be listened to and to work on the goals they identify as important to them, they ultimately want someone they can trust and feel safe/comfortable with. The clients that I have worked with have a variety of issues they bring into services including anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, relationship issues, communication struggles, ADHD, issues at school, self-harm and SI. They want to learn the tools to address their struggles in a realistic and achievable way.

I'm experienced in working through issues related to aging and life changes. I've helped many clients work through times of grief and isolation. I've worked in medical and hospital settings and I understand the interplay between physical and emotional problems. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Currently full and filling waitlist. Northside Behavioral Health Group has other providers with immediate availability. It is important to build a positive and candid therapeutic relationship first. My therapy partner, Grayson the Golden Retriever (picture below), is also on hand to provide comfort (if desired) during our therapeutic partnership. I work with teens, college students, and adults to assist in times of transition, new relationships, past relationships, and stress. I look forward to being a valuable part of your process. Grayson is AKC Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) Certified. He is always happy to help.

I believe, often life can feel “out of balance” and we are unsure of what to do. Sometimes we feel stuck, unable to reach a goal—or sometimes we struggle to even know what our goals are. This is where counseling can be helpful. I work with my clients to understand where they are at, and how they experience life. Together, we work to build a path toward change.

I hope to create a space for authentic connection, safety and trust, in which we can work together to develop strategies for reaching your goals. It takes courage and vulnerability to face life’s stresses, and I would feel grateful to walk together with you in that process. I want to empower you to find tools for improving your relationship with yourself, your family, and others around you!

Treatment of Trauma, PTSD, Dissociation, and Substance Use. Trauma-informed services are provided in a way that is safe, supportive, and empowering. Primary treatment goals are to help you: identify & reduce triggers; decrease anxiety, depression, and dissociation; improve relationships with yourself and others; increase your overall life satisfaction. My focus is to help individuals heal from difficult life situations. People often face overwhelming challenges. No matter what happens in life, we always have choices.

I strongly believe that therapy should not be limited to addressing immediate issues, but should also focus on long-term growth and fulfillment. In my practice, I encourage my clients to explore their goals and aspirations and work towards leading more fulfilling lives. By identifying their values and strengths, they can make meaningful changes and create a life that aligns with their true selves. If you or someone you know needs support, I am here to help. Whether you are struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, I want to support you on your path to a more fulfilling life.

The approach that I have to psychotherapy is to address the individuals needs, based on how they are viewing their world. The concerns of the individual becomes the focus of how they are utilizing their strengths and to provide supportive techniques for there success. Defining the goals and the pathways to reaching their goals is vital in the success of the therapeutic relationship. If we could look at this relationship as a partnership, then we can work together towards overall improvement of functioning.

I offer an existential, holistic approach to self growth and healing. I partner with clients to identifiy and correct the maladaptive coping strategies, behavior patterns and belief systems that keeps them stuck. EMDR is a theraputeutic intervention I often employ to address grief and trauma. This treatment method is effective in trauma symptom reduction, as well as the adoption of healthier belief systems, sense of self and world view. My style of therapy not only includes the focus on the behavioral, or even the physical rewiring of the brain; but also encourages finding the meaning behind the pain and embracing the spiritual self

As the founder of Mind Matters Mental Health & Wellness, I am dedicated to providing excellent mental health guidance. People choose to seek guidance through counseling for a variety of reasons, and thankfully, asking for professional support has become a normal part of our society. While specializing in a variety of mental health matters, I practice on the premise that mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand. My goal is to help you find empowerment within yourself to grow or heal and to provide expertise in the topics you wish to address. It is my honor to help you do the work to become the best version of yourself!

I want nothing more than to collaborate with my clients in order to help them discover the problems they want and/or need to work on, what strategies would work best to improve those problems, implement strategies, problem solve, and help my clients to build a life worth living. Together, we will focus on the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of your life and I will support you in many different ways to help you grow in each of those areas.

My goal as a therapist is to allow my clients a non-judgmental space where they can feel safe to express themselves, work through trauma, address their mental health, relationships and substance use. I want my clients to feel empowered to change their own lives and have the support and skills to be successful. I am a strength-based therapist who uses cognitive behavior therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing and solutioned focused therapy to help clients meet their goals. I accept most major insurance plans, probation vouchers and Medicaid.

Having completed an extensive education and ongoing strategic mentorship, I am honored and grateful to be in the career for which I have a strong passion. Being invited to journey with clients at various stages in their life is a sincere privilege. In a unique wellness space, I work side-by-side with clients to gain their perspective, see the world through their eyes, then work together to elevate their lives to the desired goals and outcomes. I respectfully offer multiple holistic therapies as needed by the client and therapeutic relationship.