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Brenda Berenis Jewell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68144
Hello! My name is Brenda Jewell and I am originally from South Texas but have made Nebraska my home for the past 18 years. I am bilingual in Spanish. I have experience in working with families that have endured a trauma through sexual abuse, physical and domestic abuse, neglect as well as families that are involved in foster care. Working with children and their families has been my calling for many years and my hope is to continue to be an advocate for families in this community
Hello! My name is Brenda Jewell and I am originally from South Texas but have made Nebraska my home for the past 18 years. I am bilingual in Spanish. I have experience in working with families that have endured a trauma through sexual abuse, physical and domestic abuse, neglect as well as families that are involved in foster care. Working with children and their families has been my calling for many years and my hope is to continue to be an advocate for families in this community
(531) 233-3109 View (531) 233-3109
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Linda Degner
Counselor, LIMHP, CPC
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68154
My name is Linda Degner and I have lived in several different places across the US finally landing in Nebraska in 2014. I believe that inviting a therapist into your life takes courage and I take that honor very seriously. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization), PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy), Theraplay, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy). I have significant experience working with victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, children in foster care, couples, and Christian Counseling.
My name is Linda Degner and I have lived in several different places across the US finally landing in Nebraska in 2014. I believe that inviting a therapist into your life takes courage and I take that honor very seriously. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization), PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy), Theraplay, and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy). I have significant experience working with victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, children in foster care, couples, and Christian Counseling.
(402) 347-7947 View (402) 347-7947
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Jenny Ratliff
Counselor, LIMHP, LMHC, CPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68127
Congratulations-you're off to a great start if you're already reading this! Are you ready to kick it up a notch and get busy doing some mental and emotional work toward healing? Let's get busy! My passion and expertise is working with persons identifying in some way as queer with the majority of my clients identifying as gender diverse. I welcome all persons identifying as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I provide gender-affirming mental health services in accordance to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care. Simply put, I treat my clients the way they want to be treated.
Congratulations-you're off to a great start if you're already reading this! Are you ready to kick it up a notch and get busy doing some mental and emotional work toward healing? Let's get busy! My passion and expertise is working with persons identifying in some way as queer with the majority of my clients identifying as gender diverse. I welcome all persons identifying as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I provide gender-affirming mental health services in accordance to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care. Simply put, I treat my clients the way they want to be treated.
(402) 850-2241 View (402) 850-2241
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Your Story Matters Therapy Group
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68144
Your Story Matters Therapy group offers therapy and mental health counseling services for children, adults and families in the Omaha Metro Area. Our main office is located in the Modern Work space at 88th and F Street. We also have a West Omaha office located near Boys Town and a Council Bluffs office located on the historic 100 Block. Our therapists and counselors expertly interweave evidence-based practices with each client’s unique background and experiences to chart the best journey toward healing. We are here to listen, guide, and empower. Let us help you start a new chapter.
Your Story Matters Therapy group offers therapy and mental health counseling services for children, adults and families in the Omaha Metro Area. Our main office is located in the Modern Work space at 88th and F Street. We also have a West Omaha office located near Boys Town and a Council Bluffs office located on the historic 100 Block. Our therapists and counselors expertly interweave evidence-based practices with each client’s unique background and experiences to chart the best journey toward healing. We are here to listen, guide, and empower. Let us help you start a new chapter.
(402) 915-2431 View (402) 915-2431
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Sally E Hansen
Counselor, MS, LIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68144
Do you need help with your child's behaviors or want to get in touch with your authentic self? Whether you have a specific goal or want to feel emotionally healthy, therapy can help! I believe in establishing positive and lasting changes. No problem is too difficult to overcome and there is always hope!
Do you need help with your child's behaviors or want to get in touch with your authentic self? Whether you have a specific goal or want to feel emotionally healthy, therapy can help! I believe in establishing positive and lasting changes. No problem is too difficult to overcome and there is always hope!
(402) 810-7397 View (402) 810-7397
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Christine F Swinney
Counselor, LIMHP, PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68154
A lot of my clients have depression and anxiety. They tend to have a lot of negative self-talk and little self-love. They may have boundary issues and unhealthy coping skills when frustrated or angry.
A lot of my clients have depression and anxiety. They tend to have a lot of negative self-talk and little self-love. They may have boundary issues and unhealthy coping skills when frustrated or angry.
(531) 208-1667 View (531) 208-1667
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Remington Samuels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68144
As a mental health therapist, my primary goal is to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. I will collaboratively work with you to build a healing environment. I strive to create an environment and therapeutic relationship that emphasizes trust, genuineness, and mutual respect. This creates a safe space for you to express and explore thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.
As a mental health therapist, my primary goal is to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. I will collaboratively work with you to build a healing environment. I strive to create an environment and therapeutic relationship that emphasizes trust, genuineness, and mutual respect. This creates a safe space for you to express and explore thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.
(402) 227-6228 View (402) 227-6228
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Brenda Lee Ticknor
Counselor, LIMHP, LADC
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68154  (Online Only)
My goal is to provide personalized mental health and substance abuse counseling to help individuals achieve their personal goals in Iowa and Nebraska. I regard each individual in an ethical and professional manner.
My goal is to provide personalized mental health and substance abuse counseling to help individuals achieve their personal goals in Iowa and Nebraska. I regard each individual in an ethical and professional manner.
(402) 656-6579 View (402) 656-6579
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Child Saving Institute
LIMHP, LIMFT, LICSW, LADC, APRN
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68132
Sometimes childhood is interrupted by crisis—feelings and situations too big for children, teens and families to deal with on their own. Often children (especially teens) express their sadness, fear and anger through their behaviors and attitude. This "acting out" is especially challenging to caregivers. Child Saving Institute (CSI) offers comprehensive mental health services including pediatric, adolescent and family therapy alongside psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to children, teens and young adults.
Sometimes childhood is interrupted by crisis—feelings and situations too big for children, teens and families to deal with on their own. Often children (especially teens) express their sadness, fear and anger through their behaviors and attitude. This "acting out" is especially challenging to caregivers. Child Saving Institute (CSI) offers comprehensive mental health services including pediatric, adolescent and family therapy alongside psychiatric evaluations and medication management services to children, teens and young adults.
(402) 553-6000 View (402) 553-6000
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Brandy Baumgart
Counselor, LIMHP, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68144  (Online Only)
Please email me for a faster response time! Many of us have had moments where we have felt like we were falling apart and needing a safe place to do so while rebuilding internally and externally. Together we will identify what has shaped you to become who you are today, where you want to be in life, and how to get there. I have a direct, yet empathetic approach and will utilize a variety of modalities to provide the best treatment for your needs.
Please email me for a faster response time! Many of us have had moments where we have felt like we were falling apart and needing a safe place to do so while rebuilding internally and externally. Together we will identify what has shaped you to become who you are today, where you want to be in life, and how to get there. I have a direct, yet empathetic approach and will utilize a variety of modalities to provide the best treatment for your needs.
(402) 971-6153 View (402) 971-6153
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Sarah Genereux
Counselor, LMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68137
Hello! I am so glad you reached out and are taking this brave step. I love working with people of all ages... Young children age 2 and older, elementary age kiddos, teenagers, and adults. I work well in the areas of trauma, attachment, foster care and adoption, behaviors, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bi-polar and many other areas of mental health. I feel everyone at one time or another would benefit from having their own counselor.
Hello! I am so glad you reached out and are taking this brave step. I love working with people of all ages... Young children age 2 and older, elementary age kiddos, teenagers, and adults. I work well in the areas of trauma, attachment, foster care and adoption, behaviors, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bi-polar and many other areas of mental health. I feel everyone at one time or another would benefit from having their own counselor.
(402) 500-1974 View (402) 500-1974
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Melissa Ellison
Counselor, MS, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68130
Is your preschooler running your household? Has your teenager been pushing you to the edge? There are many different theories on how to manage unwanted behaviors in children, and help your struggling teen. Some of these theories can leave parents with more questions than answers. You might ask yourself, "Does my child need more attention, or am I giving too much? Are my expectations of my teenager too high, or too low? If I ask for help, does that make me a good parent, or an incompetent one?" I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families, and I can help you find answers.
Is your preschooler running your household? Has your teenager been pushing you to the edge? There are many different theories on how to manage unwanted behaviors in children, and help your struggling teen. Some of these theories can leave parents with more questions than answers. You might ask yourself, "Does my child need more attention, or am I giving too much? Are my expectations of my teenager too high, or too low? If I ask for help, does that make me a good parent, or an incompetent one?" I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families, and I can help you find answers.
(531) 233-1075 View (531) 233-1075
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Julia Dreamer
Counselor, MA, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68144
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?
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?
(402) 764-9711 View (402) 764-9711
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Jea Theis Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LIMHP, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68124
Now accepting new telehealth clients. "Your present circumstances do not determine where you will go, they merely determine where you have been " - Nido Qubein. I am so glad you are here. I believe in a strengths-based approach that honors the experiences and unique aspects of you. I have received specialized training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Expressive Arts Therapies, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-child Interaction Therapy, Reflective Practice and Compassion Fatigue. I seek to create the most supportive and effective environment for your desired change.
Now accepting new telehealth clients. "Your present circumstances do not determine where you will go, they merely determine where you have been " - Nido Qubein. I am so glad you are here. I believe in a strengths-based approach that honors the experiences and unique aspects of you. I have received specialized training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Expressive Arts Therapies, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent-child Interaction Therapy, Reflective Practice and Compassion Fatigue. I seek to create the most supportive and effective environment for your desired change.
(402) 875-5219 View (402) 875-5219
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James Leonard Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68116
I AM A WELL EXPERIENCED CLINICIAN WHO ADDRESSES STRESSFUL NEEDS OF CLIENTS OF MULTICULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. I AM TRAINED IN FAMILY SYSTEMS, FAMILY INTERVENTION, AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF ADULT ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN FOCUSING ON STRENGTH BASED NEEDS. I BELIEVE IN THE CLIENTS ABILITY TO CHANGE AND BECOME THE AUTHOR OF THEIR CHANGE THAT PROVIDES A NEW PERSPECTIVE TO THEIR LIVES.
I AM A WELL EXPERIENCED CLINICIAN WHO ADDRESSES STRESSFUL NEEDS OF CLIENTS OF MULTICULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. I AM TRAINED IN FAMILY SYSTEMS, FAMILY INTERVENTION, AND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF ADULT ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN FOCUSING ON STRENGTH BASED NEEDS. I BELIEVE IN THE CLIENTS ABILITY TO CHANGE AND BECOME THE AUTHOR OF THEIR CHANGE THAT PROVIDES A NEW PERSPECTIVE TO THEIR LIVES.
(402) 313-4703 View (402) 313-4703
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Rob Runion
Counselor, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68137
I believe that everyone should be able to live their lives to the fullest. For many, there is something that gets in the way. I would like the opportunity to help you learn how to create an adventure worth living. I have experience helping adults, adolescents, and children make changes in their lives. I like to find out my client's strengths and build off of that. Look, everyone struggles from time to time, but I'd like to see if I can help you change that. Let's see if we are a good fit.
I believe that everyone should be able to live their lives to the fullest. For many, there is something that gets in the way. I would like the opportunity to help you learn how to create an adventure worth living. I have experience helping adults, adolescents, and children make changes in their lives. I like to find out my client's strengths and build off of that. Look, everyone struggles from time to time, but I'd like to see if I can help you change that. Let's see if we are a good fit.
(402) 513-3415 View (402) 513-3415
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LeaAnn Marie Lape-Brinkman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68137
I love children, and especially appreciate the opportunity to work with young children and their parents. I believe that when a child is struggling with some type of emotional or behavioral issue, it is important for them to have a safe place to discuss their concerns and feel that they have someone "on their side." My office is filled with toys and art projects to help any child feel safe and comfortable.
I love children, and especially appreciate the opportunity to work with young children and their parents. I believe that when a child is struggling with some type of emotional or behavioral issue, it is important for them to have a safe place to discuss their concerns and feel that they have someone "on their side." My office is filled with toys and art projects to help any child feel safe and comfortable.
(402) 519-4171 View (402) 519-4171
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Lindsay Poore
Counselor, LPN, LIMHP, LADC, IADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Omaha, NE 68116
Let’s come together to discover your courage to grow, adapt, and prosper! Therapy is a beautiful process that empowers us to deepen our self knowledge and make breakthroughs in whatever is holding us back; whether things have gotten too difficult or you’re in a longstanding battle of feeling unwell. Your experiences, relationships, mental health and physical health can all have an impact on how you show up in your life. These experiences can build up over time and erode our sense of peace and confidence. Our relationships become strained and we begin to feel more isolated.
Let’s come together to discover your courage to grow, adapt, and prosper! Therapy is a beautiful process that empowers us to deepen our self knowledge and make breakthroughs in whatever is holding us back; whether things have gotten too difficult or you’re in a longstanding battle of feeling unwell. Your experiences, relationships, mental health and physical health can all have an impact on how you show up in your life. These experiences can build up over time and erode our sense of peace and confidence. Our relationships become strained and we begin to feel more isolated.
(402) 313-4920 View (402) 313-4920
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Valemara Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LIMHP, MFT
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68107
Soy bilingüe! Y me gustaría poder ayudarte a alcanzar tus metas. Tengo experiencia extensa en diferentes areas de la salud mental y me especializo en areas relativas a la mujer y familias. Puedo ayudar a niños, adolescentes, adultos, y parejas. Contáctame para platicar contigo y puedas sentirte mejor.
Soy bilingüe! Y me gustaría poder ayudarte a alcanzar tus metas. Tengo experiencia extensa en diferentes areas de la salud mental y me especializo en areas relativas a la mujer y familias. Puedo ayudar a niños, adolescentes, adultos, y parejas. Contáctame para platicar contigo y puedas sentirte mejor.
(531) 233-3094 View (531) 233-3094
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Duol Wuow Rut
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LIMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
Omaha, NE 68105
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.
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.
(531) 233-2591 View (531) 233-2591
Sexual Abuse Therapists

How do therapists treat sexual abuse?

A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.

Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?

Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.

How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?

Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.

Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?

As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.