Therapists in Lincoln, NE
I received my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have added certifications in Financial Social Work Counseling and Wellness Coaching. In addition to being strengths based and solution focused, I draw upon cognitive behavioral approaches, systems theory and person centered therapy. My clinical experience includes working with teens and adults from all backgrounds who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, issues surrounding gender and/or sexual identity, or traumatic events. I am comfortable with any person in any topic area.
I received my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have added certifications in Financial Social Work Counseling and Wellness Coaching. In addition to being strengths based and solution focused, I draw upon cognitive behavioral approaches, systems theory and person centered therapy. My clinical experience includes working with teens and adults from all backgrounds who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, issues surrounding gender and/or sexual identity, or traumatic events. I am comfortable with any person in any topic area.
This quote encompasses my approach to trauma and change: “Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating the change that you DO choose.” In my work with clients I seek to navigate through change, healing, and trauma, find and seek deeper meaning and understandings of our own selves within our existence and displays of resilience. In creating what we CHOOSE, whether it be CHANGE through our thought processes, relationships, decisions, or behavior the goals can seek to embrace the differences, challenges, and the unexpected that life throws at us.
This quote encompasses my approach to trauma and change: “Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating the change that you DO choose.” In my work with clients I seek to navigate through change, healing, and trauma, find and seek deeper meaning and understandings of our own selves within our existence and displays of resilience. In creating what we CHOOSE, whether it be CHANGE through our thought processes, relationships, decisions, or behavior the goals can seek to embrace the differences, challenges, and the unexpected that life throws at us.
Paige Madonia-Foster
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner, PLMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68508
I’m so happy you’ve taken the step to search for a therapist. I believe that therapy should be a safe, open, and collaborative space for you to work through what you are currently experiencing. I am here to work with individuals that are experiencing difficult life experiences, big life changes, and those that are seeking to understand more about themselves, their emotions, and behaviors. I strive to have my clients feel heard and understood. Everyone is going through something unique and I like to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship to understand those unique needs.
I’m so happy you’ve taken the step to search for a therapist. I believe that therapy should be a safe, open, and collaborative space for you to work through what you are currently experiencing. I am here to work with individuals that are experiencing difficult life experiences, big life changes, and those that are seeking to understand more about themselves, their emotions, and behaviors. I strive to have my clients feel heard and understood. Everyone is going through something unique and I like to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship to understand those unique needs.
Olivia Schmidt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, PLMHP, PLMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68510
I believe in meeting people where they are and value providing a comfortable and inclusive space for all. I know therapy can be intimidating, and I pride myself on bringing a healthy amount of humor into the therapy room while holding compassion and working through the trauma. As a therapist, I acknowledge systemic injustices that impact my client's experiences in their identity development and celebrate their uniqueness. I welcome all identities and am active in continuing my education and training to meet the needs of historically marginalized clients effectively.
I believe in meeting people where they are and value providing a comfortable and inclusive space for all. I know therapy can be intimidating, and I pride myself on bringing a healthy amount of humor into the therapy room while holding compassion and working through the trauma. As a therapist, I acknowledge systemic injustices that impact my client's experiences in their identity development and celebrate their uniqueness. I welcome all identities and am active in continuing my education and training to meet the needs of historically marginalized clients effectively.
As an associate at Mind Matters Mental Health & Wellness, I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor with over ten years of professional experience. I am an excellent communicator with strong perceptivity that allows me to develop possible solutions and suggestions to help clients gain practical insight into their overall health and wellness. Life can become overwhelming quickly. People often forget that it is okay to stop and ask for help. When it becomes too much, the support from a counselor can be a rewarding experience. I provide an atmosphere of safety and understanding so individuals will feel comfortable.
As an associate at Mind Matters Mental Health & Wellness, I am a dedicated and compassionate counselor with over ten years of professional experience. I am an excellent communicator with strong perceptivity that allows me to develop possible solutions and suggestions to help clients gain practical insight into their overall health and wellness. Life can become overwhelming quickly. People often forget that it is okay to stop and ask for help. When it becomes too much, the support from a counselor can be a rewarding experience. I provide an atmosphere of safety and understanding so individuals will feel comfortable.
Every person wants happiness and contentment, but we also face challenges that leaves us confused, or even stuck. I realize it may not always be easy coming to a therapist, but personal growth, empowerment, and feeling whole are wonderful gifts to yourself. My hope is to foster trust by providing a safe environment to make sense of thoughts, feelings and pain. I love what I do and feel honored to gain your trust and hear about life, joys, and struggles.
Every person wants happiness and contentment, but we also face challenges that leaves us confused, or even stuck. I realize it may not always be easy coming to a therapist, but personal growth, empowerment, and feeling whole are wonderful gifts to yourself. My hope is to foster trust by providing a safe environment to make sense of thoughts, feelings and pain. I love what I do and feel honored to gain your trust and hear about life, joys, and struggles.
I practice centering Bessel van der Kolk's quote: “The goal of trauma treatment is not to relive the trauma, but to resolve and integrate it.” I am passionate about working with clients navigating through their trauma narratives and seeking healing. I primarily work with individual adults and couples. I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma, systemic oppression, depression, relational issues, and anxiety. I also work with First Responders and the LGBTQIA community,
I practice centering Bessel van der Kolk's quote: “The goal of trauma treatment is not to relive the trauma, but to resolve and integrate it.” I am passionate about working with clients navigating through their trauma narratives and seeking healing. I primarily work with individual adults and couples. I specialize in working with clients experiencing trauma, systemic oppression, depression, relational issues, and anxiety. I also work with First Responders and the LGBTQIA community,
Because every kind of emotional suffering deserves relief... 1) I treat trauma survivors with PTSD and depression; 2) I help couples or individuals who are struggling in partner relationships; and 3) I advise adults who are frustrated in their parenting adventures. Also, if you are surviving dissociative symptoms, are recovering from secret habits, are suffering with anxiety or bipolar disorder, hear voices, have a history of several psychiatric diagnoses, or haven't responded well to psychotropic medications, come talk to me. (**If you prefer a female clinician, I can connect you with a trusted, experienced female therapist.**)
Because every kind of emotional suffering deserves relief... 1) I treat trauma survivors with PTSD and depression; 2) I help couples or individuals who are struggling in partner relationships; and 3) I advise adults who are frustrated in their parenting adventures. Also, if you are surviving dissociative symptoms, are recovering from secret habits, are suffering with anxiety or bipolar disorder, hear voices, have a history of several psychiatric diagnoses, or haven't responded well to psychotropic medications, come talk to me. (**If you prefer a female clinician, I can connect you with a trusted, experienced female therapist.**)
Graduating from Doane College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Missy has a diverse professional background, including working with major mental health issues, addiction concerns, research, and child welfare. One of her passions, working with teens, emerged from her work with juvenile probation, highlighting her adaptability and dedication to new challenges. Growing up with a deaf mother, Missy is a fluent ASL communicator and approved provider for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Missy promotes inclusive care and loves working with a diverse cultural population.
Graduating from Doane College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Missy has a diverse professional background, including working with major mental health issues, addiction concerns, research, and child welfare. One of her passions, working with teens, emerged from her work with juvenile probation, highlighting her adaptability and dedication to new challenges. Growing up with a deaf mother, Missy is a fluent ASL communicator and approved provider for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Missy promotes inclusive care and loves working with a diverse cultural population.
Erin Polacek
Counselor, MSEd, LIMHP, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68510 (Online Only)
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!
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!
Cristin Patent
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, LADC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68510
Not accepting new clients
Life is hard. There are so many things that can happen in our lives that result in us feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. Whether you have been experiencing a lot of changes, recently had a loss, have been struggling with mental health symptoms for as long as you can remember, or have been through traumatic experiences, you deserve to be heard. You deserve to process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe place. You deserve to work on your personal goals and overcome barriers. Life is hard, but you are capable of doing hard things!
Life is hard. There are so many things that can happen in our lives that result in us feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. Whether you have been experiencing a lot of changes, recently had a loss, have been struggling with mental health symptoms for as long as you can remember, or have been through traumatic experiences, you deserve to be heard. You deserve to process your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe place. You deserve to work on your personal goals and overcome barriers. Life is hard, but you are capable of doing hard things!
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• Are you anxious and worried? • Are you feeling down, disillusioned, blue, or melancholy? • Do your thoughts race and it’s hard to stop overthinking? • Are you having trouble in a relationship or in your family? • Have you been harmed by someone else? • Are you feeling guilty? • Do you use substances to cope? • Have you successfully completed alcohol or drug treatment and wish to maintain your sober status through maintenance counseling? • Have you experienced trauma? • Do you feel bad about yourself? • Do you feel like you have lost your way and need some personalized guidance and understanding? • Are grieving a significant loss?
• Are you anxious and worried? • Are you feeling down, disillusioned, blue, or melancholy? • Do your thoughts race and it’s hard to stop overthinking? • Are you having trouble in a relationship or in your family? • Have you been harmed by someone else? • Are you feeling guilty? • Do you use substances to cope? • Have you successfully completed alcohol or drug treatment and wish to maintain your sober status through maintenance counseling? • Have you experienced trauma? • Do you feel bad about yourself? • Do you feel like you have lost your way and need some personalized guidance and understanding? • Are grieving a significant loss?
Melissa Thorne
Counselor, MA, LIMHP, LADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
Not accepting new clients
I offer an existential, holistic approach to self growth/ healing. I partner with clients to identify and correct the maladaptive coping strategies, behavior patterns and belief systems that are keeping them stuck. EMDR is a therapeutic 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
I offer an existential, holistic approach to self growth/ healing. I partner with clients to identify and correct the maladaptive coping strategies, behavior patterns and belief systems that are keeping them stuck. EMDR is a therapeutic 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
Lindsay A Tweten
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMHP, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68508 (Online Only)
Counseling provides a safe place to resolve many of the symptoms of emotional and physical stress related to addiction, depression, anxiety or trauma. Through relationship counseling, people learn how to reconnect after conflict and discover the power of truly listening to others in conversation.
Helping people learn how to respond rather than react in close and intimate relationships, resolving conflict through healthy communication.
Counseling provides a safe place to resolve many of the symptoms of emotional and physical stress related to addiction, depression, anxiety or trauma. Through relationship counseling, people learn how to reconnect after conflict and discover the power of truly listening to others in conversation.
Helping people learn how to respond rather than react in close and intimate relationships, resolving conflict through healthy communication.
Do you want help making sense of your life's journey? Are you struggling with fear, depression or desire healing from a traumatic event? Do you want your relationships to be healthier and happier? Life can be full of pain and often our responses to pain can push us deeper into despair. When we have hope, we are able to move forward through anything, but oftentimes we find that hope dashed. We live in a world that is full of loneliness and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you learn to hope again.
Do you want help making sense of your life's journey? Are you struggling with fear, depression or desire healing from a traumatic event? Do you want your relationships to be healthier and happier? Life can be full of pain and often our responses to pain can push us deeper into despair. When we have hope, we are able to move forward through anything, but oftentimes we find that hope dashed. We live in a world that is full of loneliness and I would be honored to walk alongside you as you learn to hope again.
My ideal client is the person whose life has not turned out the way he or she thought it would. He or she is unhappy, unsatisfied, engaged in unhealthy patterns and unsuccessful relationships, and feels helpless, hopeless, confused, and overwhelmed. I believe everyone has the power to make positive changes in their lives. My job is to hear them and guide them toward that change.
My ideal client is the person whose life has not turned out the way he or she thought it would. He or she is unhappy, unsatisfied, engaged in unhealthy patterns and unsuccessful relationships, and feels helpless, hopeless, confused, and overwhelmed. I believe everyone has the power to make positive changes in their lives. My job is to hear them and guide them toward that change.
As a trauma focused therapist, I am honored to help each client discover what their healing process looks like by helping identify stressors, triggers and barriers. My viewpoint is that each client be treated compassionately and not judged. My primary focus is to identify my client's strengths and assist them in accomplishing life goals. My goal is to support individuals in their journey of working through issues that may impacting their ability to achieve balance and optimum mental and emotional health.
As a trauma focused therapist, I am honored to help each client discover what their healing process looks like by helping identify stressors, triggers and barriers. My viewpoint is that each client be treated compassionately and not judged. My primary focus is to identify my client's strengths and assist them in accomplishing life goals. My goal is to support individuals in their journey of working through issues that may impacting their ability to achieve balance and optimum mental and emotional health.
Supporting individuals with evidence based practices in their journey towards healing and growth. Working together to find a life worth living.
Supporting individuals with evidence based practices in their journey towards healing and growth. Working together to find a life worth living.
Dr. Amanda Holmgreen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
Waitlist for new clients
Calling a therapist and weeding through the options can be overwhelming. I’m glad you’ve taken this step! Feel free to get in touch to talk about your needs. If we aren’t the best match, I’m connected with other specialists/agencies and am happy to help find the right fit for you. I founded Strategic Psychological Services with the mission to achieve a safer/stronger community by providing care focused on building resilience, understanding, and connection. We currently offer individual, couples therapy, groups and workshops in person and online. Evaluations/consults are available for Court/Attorneys/Schools/LE/Corporate/Agencies.
Calling a therapist and weeding through the options can be overwhelming. I’m glad you’ve taken this step! Feel free to get in touch to talk about your needs. If we aren’t the best match, I’m connected with other specialists/agencies and am happy to help find the right fit for you. I founded Strategic Psychological Services with the mission to achieve a safer/stronger community by providing care focused on building resilience, understanding, and connection. We currently offer individual, couples therapy, groups and workshops in person and online. Evaluations/consults are available for Court/Attorneys/Schools/LE/Corporate/Agencies.
Jill Diediker
Provisional Mental Health Practitioner, PLMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
If you have experienced attachment wounding, trauma, abuse, or neglect, these wounds can often leave you feeling hopeless. However, through careful treatment planning and therapeutic care, we can work together to repair and restore these areas in your life. What does hope mean to you? It may be a small flicker that sustains your daily life. It could be an anchoring source of confidence and resilience. Or hope may hold deep spiritual significance to you. Whatever hope looks like for you, it is my desire to nourish hope in your life through our work together.
If you have experienced attachment wounding, trauma, abuse, or neglect, these wounds can often leave you feeling hopeless. However, through careful treatment planning and therapeutic care, we can work together to repair and restore these areas in your life. What does hope mean to you? It may be a small flicker that sustains your daily life. It could be an anchoring source of confidence and resilience. Or hope may hold deep spiritual significance to you. Whatever hope looks like for you, it is my desire to nourish hope in your life through our work together.
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Number of Therapists in Lincoln, NE
400+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Lincoln, NE who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Stress |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 67% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Lincoln, NE see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |