Child Therapists in Lincoln, NE
I am a Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and a Provisional Licensed Master Social Work. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Through my work, I am committed to helping children, adolescents, adults and families overcome trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions to alcohol and drugs, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. I strive to maintain a consistent lens of social justice and empowerment in my practice.
I am a Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and a Provisional Licensed Master Social Work. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Through my work, I am committed to helping children, adolescents, adults and families overcome trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions to alcohol and drugs, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. I strive to maintain a consistent lens of social justice and empowerment in my practice.
Jordan F. Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, PMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68504
Waitlist for new clients
Talking about mental health can be a sensitive topic, but my goal is to provide a safe non-judgmental space where you can explore and prioritize yourself and your mental well-being at your pace. I am dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and helping them heal and thrive. My commitment extends to collaborating with children (2-12), adolescents (13-18), and families to cultivate positive transformations, genuine happiness, and stronger, healthier relationships. Additionally, I devote my time to Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), where I aim to improve and create secure connections and environment.
Talking about mental health can be a sensitive topic, but my goal is to provide a safe non-judgmental space where you can explore and prioritize yourself and your mental well-being at your pace. I am dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and helping them heal and thrive. My commitment extends to collaborating with children (2-12), adolescents (13-18), and families to cultivate positive transformations, genuine happiness, and stronger, healthier relationships. Additionally, I devote my time to Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), where I aim to improve and create secure connections and environment.
I specialize in supporting children and their families experiencing trauma or attachment disruptions.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and their families. However, I additionally work across the age spectrum and throughout the adoption network with adoption-related issues. I see behaviors as communication of unmet needs. As a client-centered therapist, I work to learn where clients have unmet emotional needs, how their family can work to meet those needs, and what barriers there are to that process.
I specialize in supporting children and their families experiencing trauma or attachment disruptions.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and their families. However, I additionally work across the age spectrum and throughout the adoption network with adoption-related issues. I see behaviors as communication of unmet needs. As a client-centered therapist, I work to learn where clients have unmet emotional needs, how their family can work to meet those needs, and what barriers there are to that process.
Olivia Christensen
Counselor, MA, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68504
Waitlist for new clients
You are not alone, We can do this together. This is a tough time to endure life alone, sometimes you need someone to sit, listen and just be present with you. I am committed to working with children (0-12), Adolescents (13-18) and families to create positive change, joy and healthier relationships. I am dedicated to helping children through traumatic experiences utilizing Play Therapy techniques. I also devote much of my time with Child Parent Psychotherapy to create joy within parent and child relationships and building secure attachments. We can work together in creating an individualized plan for treatment goals and techniques.
You are not alone, We can do this together. This is a tough time to endure life alone, sometimes you need someone to sit, listen and just be present with you. I am committed to working with children (0-12), Adolescents (13-18) and families to create positive change, joy and healthier relationships. I am dedicated to helping children through traumatic experiences utilizing Play Therapy techniques. I also devote much of my time with Child Parent Psychotherapy to create joy within parent and child relationships and building secure attachments. We can work together in creating an individualized plan for treatment goals and techniques.
Nebraska's only animal assisted therapy practice, UBU Therapy Farms, has immediate openings for new clients! UBU offers clinical and therapeutic services and programs for children, teens and adults with unique needs in a safe, inclusive space. As licensed mental health therapists, we can help people who are coping with anxiety, depression, social difficulties, emotional problems, grief, trauma and negative self-esteem. We support those with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. We are proud to support transgender, gender-expansive and non-binary people in our community.
Nebraska's only animal assisted therapy practice, UBU Therapy Farms, has immediate openings for new clients! UBU offers clinical and therapeutic services and programs for children, teens and adults with unique needs in a safe, inclusive space. As licensed mental health therapists, we can help people who are coping with anxiety, depression, social difficulties, emotional problems, grief, trauma and negative self-esteem. We support those with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. We are proud to support transgender, gender-expansive and non-binary people in our community.
I specialized in working with children who have been exposed to emotional, physical or sexual trauma.
I have been honored to have had the privilege of working with both adults and children for the past 15 years. I believe we all possess and deserve the ability to find a sense of peace, harmony and happiness in life. I have been privileged to work with amazing adults and children and welcome the opportunity to walk beside you in your journey. I am here to assist, empower and advocate for you. If you have been thinking about making changes in your life take the next step and contact me.
I specialized in working with children who have been exposed to emotional, physical or sexual trauma.
I have been honored to have had the privilege of working with both adults and children for the past 15 years. I believe we all possess and deserve the ability to find a sense of peace, harmony and happiness in life. I have been privileged to work with amazing adults and children and welcome the opportunity to walk beside you in your journey. I am here to assist, empower and advocate for you. If you have been thinking about making changes in your life take the next step and contact me.
Sometimes being a child in a big world is hard.
I am trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, which is a research based, developmentally appropriate mental health intervention for kids. Child Centered Play Therapy uses play - which is the natural language of children - as a means to allow children to process big feelings, inner experiences, struggles and triumphs. My job is to facilitate this play and establish a safe, therapeutic relationship with the child. This relationship, paired with a safe, consistent play environment, has the potential to decrease problematic behaviors, increase self-esteem, increase positive coping skills and improve overall functioning.
Sometimes being a child in a big world is hard.
I am trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, which is a research based, developmentally appropriate mental health intervention for kids. Child Centered Play Therapy uses play - which is the natural language of children - as a means to allow children to process big feelings, inner experiences, struggles and triumphs. My job is to facilitate this play and establish a safe, therapeutic relationship with the child. This relationship, paired with a safe, consistent play environment, has the potential to decrease problematic behaviors, increase self-esteem, increase positive coping skills and improve overall functioning.
I have experience across all life stages from childhood through older adulthood.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families & children who are impacted by a variety of conditions and who are struggling with life issues. Life balance is the goal and that is done through my work, with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, trauma and children with behavioral disorders. Many people struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. An inability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively can negatively impact relationships. I help people identify their strengths, understand, experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.
I have experience across all life stages from childhood through older adulthood.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families & children who are impacted by a variety of conditions and who are struggling with life issues. Life balance is the goal and that is done through my work, with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, trauma and children with behavioral disorders. Many people struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. An inability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively can negatively impact relationships. I help people identify their strengths, understand, experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.
Kareena Boko
Counselor, LIMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
Waitlist for new clients
Kareena Boko has more than a decade of experience working with children of all ages and their families. Ms. Boko is proficient in supporting individuals and families of all shapes and sizes to work through even the most challenging of circumstances. Ms. Boko routinely collaborates with formal service providers in the Lincoln area to help her clients find safety, healing, peace and wellness. Ms. Boko approaches mental health with a collaborative care lens and works tirelessly to assure her clients have what they need to meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs.
Kareena Boko has more than a decade of experience working with children of all ages and their families. Ms. Boko is proficient in supporting individuals and families of all shapes and sizes to work through even the most challenging of circumstances. Ms. Boko routinely collaborates with formal service providers in the Lincoln area to help her clients find safety, healing, peace and wellness. Ms. Boko approaches mental health with a collaborative care lens and works tirelessly to assure her clients have what they need to meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs.
I specialize in working with both children and adults, and have experience in addressing trauma, navigating the complexities of foster care, and managing challenging behaviors.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that every client has inherent strengths and the capacity for growth. My role is to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued, empowering them to explore their challenges and build resilience. I approach therapy with a non-judgmental attitude, valuing each person's unique perspective and fostering a therapeutic alliance that facilitates positive change.
I specialize in working with both children and adults, and have experience in addressing trauma, navigating the complexities of foster care, and managing challenging behaviors.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that every client has inherent strengths and the capacity for growth. My role is to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued, empowering them to explore their challenges and build resilience. I approach therapy with a non-judgmental attitude, valuing each person's unique perspective and fostering a therapeutic alliance that facilitates positive change.
Sarah C King
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
Waitlist for new clients
I provide psychological evaluations for children and adults.
Do you believe that you or your child may have ADHD, Autism, or a mental health disorder? Are you concerned that your child's behavior at home or school may be a bigger problem than the usual stubbornness? Did you or your previously A student child go off to college and now your fear that it might not work out? Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to keep up at home or work, and you think more may be going than just the usual adult stress? These are great reasons to seek out a psychological evaluation to get an accurate diagnosis. Together, we will figure out what is going on and put together a plan that works!
I provide psychological evaluations for children and adults.
Do you believe that you or your child may have ADHD, Autism, or a mental health disorder? Are you concerned that your child's behavior at home or school may be a bigger problem than the usual stubbornness? Did you or your previously A student child go off to college and now your fear that it might not work out? Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to keep up at home or work, and you think more may be going than just the usual adult stress? These are great reasons to seek out a psychological evaluation to get an accurate diagnosis. Together, we will figure out what is going on and put together a plan that works!
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Intentions Psychotherapy, PC
Counselor, LIMHP, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68510
At Intentions we believe that YOU are valuable and important. Even on your hardest days. We consider you to be the expert on your own life and our role is to support, empathize, love, and empower you to make any changes you want to see. We desire to help enhance your life by increasing a feeling of hope that may have been damaged or lost over time. We are honored to walk this journey with you. We have a diverse team of experienced clinicians who can help children, adults, families/couples with anxiety, trauma, depression, personality disorders or substance use issues.
At Intentions we believe that YOU are valuable and important. Even on your hardest days. We consider you to be the expert on your own life and our role is to support, empathize, love, and empower you to make any changes you want to see. We desire to help enhance your life by increasing a feeling of hope that may have been damaged or lost over time. We are honored to walk this journey with you. We have a diverse team of experienced clinicians who can help children, adults, families/couples with anxiety, trauma, depression, personality disorders or substance use issues.
I've spent most of the last decade working with children of all ages and their parents tackling concerns and frustrations related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, ADHD, depression and anxiety symptoms. I enjoy helping families better understand each other through increased communication, clear agreements, and understanding each other's love languages and learning styles.
I've spent most of the last decade working with children of all ages and their parents tackling concerns and frustrations related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, ADHD, depression and anxiety symptoms. I enjoy helping families better understand each other through increased communication, clear agreements, and understanding each other's love languages and learning styles.
Parents should especially strive to solve their children's behavioral and emotional problems without psychiatric drugs.
Barbara Peeks Dunn, M.S., Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, Certified Professional Counselor: I counsel individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. My home office is comfortable, private, and centrally located in Lincoln. You will never wait for your appointment to begin and will generally be able to make an appointment within a few days. Counseling sessions are focused on helping clients develop problem-solving strategies for life's difficulties by using their personal strengths and natural family network. I coordinate services with other professionals, including teachers, physicians, and social service agencies and accept most health insurance including Tricare, BlueCrossBlueShield and United Healthcare.
Parents should especially strive to solve their children's behavioral and emotional problems without psychiatric drugs.
Barbara Peeks Dunn, M.S., Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, Certified Professional Counselor: I counsel individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. My home office is comfortable, private, and centrally located in Lincoln. You will never wait for your appointment to begin and will generally be able to make an appointment within a few days. Counseling sessions are focused on helping clients develop problem-solving strategies for life's difficulties by using their personal strengths and natural family network. I coordinate services with other professionals, including teachers, physicians, and social service agencies and accept most health insurance including Tricare, BlueCrossBlueShield and United Healthcare.
Kylee Stuart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68516
Waitlist for new clients
My work is in outpatient therapy providing services in office, facilities and in home to families, children, adults and couples. General Areas of focus include: General Mental Health; Addiction; Trauma, PTSD; Chronic Pain; Physical health, medical issues; Spiritual Counseling; Depression; Anxiety; Families, Parenting; Physical/Emotional/Sexual Abuse; Pornography, relationship and sexual issues; Life Stage Issues.
My work is in outpatient therapy providing services in office, facilities and in home to families, children, adults and couples. General Areas of focus include: General Mental Health; Addiction; Trauma, PTSD; Chronic Pain; Physical health, medical issues; Spiritual Counseling; Depression; Anxiety; Families, Parenting; Physical/Emotional/Sexual Abuse; Pornography, relationship and sexual issues; Life Stage Issues.
It is my goal to help you achieve the goals you have for yourself or child.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children looking for assistance with a variety of areas such as anxiety, disruptive behavior, adjustment or self-regulation issues, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. People often want to find strategies to help improve their lives and families search for strategies to help their child be more successful at home, child care, school, or in the community. I offer a straight forward, judgement free setting in a comfortable environment. I also work with athletes and performers working to overcome performance anxiety or recover from injury and take their skills to the next level.
It is my goal to help you achieve the goals you have for yourself or child.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children looking for assistance with a variety of areas such as anxiety, disruptive behavior, adjustment or self-regulation issues, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. People often want to find strategies to help improve their lives and families search for strategies to help their child be more successful at home, child care, school, or in the community. I offer a straight forward, judgement free setting in a comfortable environment. I also work with athletes and performers working to overcome performance anxiety or recover from injury and take their skills to the next level.
Erica provides counseling services to address mental health areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, periods of transition/adjustment, ADHD, relationships/ couples, social skills, family dynamics, parenting skills, behavioral challenges, LGBTQIA+, grief, substance use, women's issues, self-image, mood disorders, and more. While much of her work has centered around children, adolescents, and families, Erica has experience with clients representing many demographics. Past clients have encompassed a variety of cultures, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, races, levels of mental and physical abilities, sexes, and walks of life.
Erica provides counseling services to address mental health areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, periods of transition/adjustment, ADHD, relationships/ couples, social skills, family dynamics, parenting skills, behavioral challenges, LGBTQIA+, grief, substance use, women's issues, self-image, mood disorders, and more. While much of her work has centered around children, adolescents, and families, Erica has experience with clients representing many demographics. Past clients have encompassed a variety of cultures, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, races, levels of mental and physical abilities, sexes, and walks of life.
I am trauma focused and trained and have many years experience working with children and families and adults across the lifespan.
I am a trauma focused therapist that is passionate about helping people identify triggers, barriers, or hang ups that are preventing them from living their most fulfilled and happiest life. I offer supportive insights and tools to assist clients in their life journey toward their identified goals. I enjoy utilizing creative techniques and tools in treatment such as narrative or art therapy.
I am trauma focused and trained and have many years experience working with children and families and adults across the lifespan.
I am a trauma focused therapist that is passionate about helping people identify triggers, barriers, or hang ups that are preventing them from living their most fulfilled and happiest life. I offer supportive insights and tools to assist clients in their life journey toward their identified goals. I enjoy utilizing creative techniques and tools in treatment such as narrative or art therapy.
Laura Jessen
Counselor, LIMHP, MSE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68512
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in Emotion Code and Child-Centered Play.
I understand that life presents many challenges. My goal is for my clients to develop peace with themselves, calmness, tranquility, confidence, and strength. I believe if you want to help others heal, love them unconditional.
I have training in Emotion Code and Child-Centered Play.
I understand that life presents many challenges. My goal is for my clients to develop peace with themselves, calmness, tranquility, confidence, and strength. I believe if you want to help others heal, love them unconditional.
Erin Owens
Counselor, LCSW, LMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
Waitlist for new clients
My ultimate goal is to empower you/your child to navigate life's transitions with confidence and emerge stronger on the other side.
Hi there! I'm Erin, and my focus is in working with children, teens, and adults through life's ups and downs. My background includes working in the school setting as a social worker and therapist, with individuals hospitalized due to mental health challenges, and within our child welfare system. Over time, I've honed my skills in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma, and various life transitions and difficulties.
My ultimate goal is to empower you/your child to navigate life's transitions with confidence and emerge stronger on the other side.
Hi there! I'm Erin, and my focus is in working with children, teens, and adults through life's ups and downs. My background includes working in the school setting as a social worker and therapist, with individuals hospitalized due to mental health challenges, and within our child welfare system. Over time, I've honed my skills in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, trauma, and various life transitions and difficulties.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Lincoln, NE provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Lincoln build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Lincoln build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.