Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Bellevue, NE

I have spent over 20 years working with children, adults, and families in private practice, homes, residential facilities, treatment centers, and emergency shelters. I now address issues for women such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and confusion during life transitions. My diverse and unique experiences as a practitioner and an individual, make me a strong ally for change and healing. I work with emotional/behavioral issues with clients who are ready for change and to break free from judgement. I am a Life Coach for women who are ready to stop people-pleasing by recognizing their own self-worth and empowerment.

Are you looking for new ways to approach old problems? Do you want to live a more balanced life, but ineffective habits, feelings, fears, or difficult relationships are overwhelming you? Your life CAN be different. My goal is to provide a safe, caring, respectful, and compassionate environment to help you uncover the roots of emotional pain, and unlock pathways for new tools for joyous, resilient, and meaningful living. I have worked with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and continue to gain a wealth of knowledge from my clients themselves.

Are you struggling with low mood, worries, big emotional responses, or social issues? Do you want to have healthy reactions to stress, increase mood, healthy boundaries, and positive communication skills? Are you looking to make some changes? No matter your age, therapy may help you cope with life's stressors and implement healthy lifestyle changes.

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

Life can be overwhelming, making you feel helpless or create anguishing for you/your relationships. You may find your mind racing with "what if" and a sense of anxiety or foreboding. Other times, something so significant or shocking happens that it completely changes how you view the world. You may struggle to communicate or understand your emotions. And it may not stop there, disruptions can ripple out and affect your friends, partner, spouse, or family. They may want to help, want to understand, but like you may not know where to start. Finding serenity in yourself or your relationship can be a daunting task.

I specialize working with children 12 and under. I am also a Certified Geriatric Counselor. I have spent many years working with trauma and crisis children using cognitive as well as play therapy skills. I am a Registered Play Therapist. I worked in Residential Treatment for three years and also worked for three years as the Social Services Coordinator for a nursing home.However I do work with adults as well. I do a parent training group to help parents have better relationshps with their children and help parents of Reactive Attachment Children to have more success with bonding and behaviors.

I have approximately twenty years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families dealing with issues pertaining to depression and anxiety disorders, past trauma, stress and anger management, family and relationship difficulties, behavioral problems, positive decision making, and grief/loss. As the wife of a retired Air Force veteran, I have a comprehensive understanding of the issues and difficulties facing service members and their families. I also have extensive experience addressing client trauma and aspire to assist clients in reprocessing their trauma so that they can lead full and healthy lives.

Whether you're facing traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction issues, or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to support and empower you. Your whole-person well-being is my priority, and I'm honored to be a part of your transformative journey.

As a dedicated Christian Psychotherapist with almost a decade of experience, I am committed to providing compassionate and faith-based mental health support to children, adults and families. My approach to psychotherapy integrates the principles of psychology with Christian values and beliefs to help clients navigate life's challenges while drawing upon their spiritual faith for strength and guidance. I offer one on one counseling sessions to address a wide range of emotional and psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and personal growth. My therapeutic approach is rooted in Christian principles.

Sometimes we hit a point in our lives when we are unsure of where to go, what we want or what we need. We feel emotionally drained and need support and encouragement to move forward. Therapy is about learning how and when to make changes in your life. Focused on addressing physical and mental challenges, I strive to provide client-focused therapy that fits your needs. I will meet you where you are and provide you with the encouragement and skills you need to make the changes you want in your own life. I am licensed in Texas, Nebraska, Iowa and Colorado and able to provide telehealth (anyone) or in-person counseling (in NE).

I have a passion for helping people harness their creative energies to improve their lives. I have a special passion for helping adult survivors of abuse and trauma, people experiencing medical challenges (such as cancer, chronic pain, recently-acquired disabilities, etc.), and the elderly. I also provide creative coaching services for people who want to learn to use art making for wellness and personal development. I also specialize in helping elderly people and their families creatively review and document their life stories.

Steve Brownrigg provides 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, with 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.

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.

Mission Statement: To ease pain, facilitate growth, and provide instruction. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please contact me. We will work together to identify choices and new ways to respond to stressors. Helping adult survivors of traumatic experiences, and the resultant anxiety and depression, is my area of specialty. I am an EMDR certified therapist, which is the gold standard treatment protocol for trauma survivors.

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 about. 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 change direction and heal. Become free to take a new path knowing that you have a right to what you think and how you feel. The past doesn't have to control the present or predict the future. We can't change what's happened. But we can start where we are and make a new beginning.

I best help those grow who are willing to reflect, take accountability, and initiate change. My areas of specialty include: Trauma & PTSD, Generational Trauma, Attachment Wounds, Narcissistic Abuse, and Personality Conflict. I currently hold a license in the state of Nebraska and Iowa.

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.

The continuum of life can be complex. If you can agree, then you are not alone. In this journey there are definite cork screws that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, off track, and at a loss. Change presents challenge and your interest that brings you to view this page only acknowledges that at the core - you are competent. Seeking professional guidance can help provide clarity, turning challenges into personal opportunities for growth and development, getting you back on course in leading a healthier and happier life.

You are not your trauma. You are a thriving, valuable survivor. In therapy with me, we will tap into your strengths to help create new standards of healthy living. When you say to yourself, "I am bad, or I am unloveable" those are messages that were taught to you and can be unlearned. Through the use of evidenced based treatment models, we will work together to help you heal from traumatic experiences.