Psychodynamic Therapists in Omaha, NE

Every human being experiences difficult moments in life. Those who choose therapy are better able to navigate these times and see change they desire. I enjoy helping individuals achieve their goals. These goals include overcoming depression, anxiety, or anger; acheiving stabilizing peace to ongoing family conflict; or successfully navigating a major life transition. I've spent more than a decade helping adults, parents, teenagers, children, and families with their unique situations.

I am glad you are here, taking steps toward putting yourself first. As a clinical therapist, I provide a person-centered approach to therapy, by creating a supportive and encouraging environment to help you move towards your optimal health. It is my belief that we need to develop protective parts to help us navigate through traumatic and stressful times. Our past can keep us stuck in old patterns. My goal is that together we reprocess past experiences to recreate new, healthier patterns for relationships, or other vulnerable areas in your life.

I believe each person is the expert in their own experience and view my role as a co-pilot on the path to healing and self-exploration. I work with adolescents and adults with varying experiences such as substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, identity exploration, and burnout. I believe co-creation of therapy goals is vital to forging a path uniquely tailored to meet the needs of each person with whom I work.

I am skilled at helping through the day to day struggles of anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, although my door is always open. Therapy should feel like a safe space to begin working through the tough stuff that has come up in life, and my goal is to help you discover the tools and skills to press on in this journey no matter what the circumstances. My job is not to tell you what to do, but rather to support you as you journey unfolds.

My aim is to follow you into whatever calls for your attention, develop a trusting and authentic relationship with you in order to explore it, as well as use and provide tools as necessary to help you overcome whatever it is that you face. My work is informed by relational psychodynamic theory, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), somatic therapy, parts work, and Buddhist psychology. I work with individuals, couples, and groups ages 12 and older, whether it be short-term and solution-oriented or long-term and exploratory.

As a therapist I enjoy working with a variety of groups. I do individual, family and couples therapy, but particularly enjoy working with teens and young women. I enjoy empowering youth while they transition through their developmental tasks and into adulthood. I enjoy working with individuals interested in overcoming obstacles and developing their true potential. I utilize a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches to meet the needs of my clients. With unconditional support, we can examine ourselves and learn to move forward to meet our personal goals.

Hi, my name is Liz! As a mental health counselor, I accompany individuals through life’s challenges and bear witness to their experiences. I work to provide children, teens, and young adults the tools and a safe space to grow and succeed. I have experience working in the behavioral health field in outpatient, partial care, and home settings. I specialize in addressing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment issues, ADHD, anger management, and other behavioral concerns.

Every person is unique and capable of realizing their potential in an optimal environment. However, life is filled with so many challenges and it is not unusual to feel discouraged or unable to meet those challenges. Building a relationship based on acceptance and trust with my clients is my priority. I listen carefully and help them develop an understanding of what has led them to unsatisfying thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We explore and identify how significant past experiences have shaped their present life.When working with teens, parents are essential part of the therapy and always welcome to collaborate.

I have a full and deep life of experience to draw from in meeting my clients in sacred space. The loss of a son, a marriage, a career, accumulated material rewards, and most importantly, the potential of life unlived; dreams unfulfilled. This is soul work. Prepared by the vulnerability of my story, I hold insight and compassion for those whose burdens must be eased into, passed through, and reborn into new purpose, for the quality of our life is in our overcoming. Navigating the troubled waters of depression, anxiety, relational fissures, and archetypal energies is the first threshold of a healing journey.

I'm a clinical psychologist. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland, which is where I grew up. I subsequently attended Syracuse University, where I received a bachelor's degree in psychology. About a year after completing training and obtaining a PhD degree in clinical psychology at Northern Illinois University, I began practicing at a VA Medical Center in South Dakota. In addition to caring for patients through telehealth, I have extensive experience practicing in the VA health care system. I am a licensed psychologist in the State of Nebraska.

Modern life is stressful. We often feel like we don't have enough time, enough money, enough energy, or enough confidence in ourselves. We spend too much time feeling anxious or depleted. There is an alternative to the constant, unrelenting treadmill and chaos. There is another way of being present in your life and available to those you love. I practice Mindfulness-Based Psychology and Mindful Self-Compassion. By learning these skills, you can begin to slow down, befriend yourself, and make choices that reflect and further your values and dreams, rather than those imposed on you.

My ideal client is open to the exploration of oneself through the ritual of self-reflective storytelling. I listen and help link childhood memories to insights through psychotherapeutic interpretation. My ability to draw from personal loss and experience helps me guide others through the sometimes painful exploration of the self. I work with individuals, often supplementing with group therapy, to help them recognize and understand the obstacles in their way.

Do you want to feel happier and have more energy without psychiatric drugs? Are you interested in a holistic approach to your emotional health? As a psychologist and holistic health counselor, I offer people a powerful natural therapeutic approach to mental wellness. Through years of research and practice, I have created a therapeutic model that addresses mental health symptoms combining 3 powerful tools: 1) psychotherapy, 2) mental health nutrition, and 3) mind/body techniques. The modalities used are based on your interest and an ongoing dialogue between us.

Psychotherapy can help you develop the ability to be present and compassionate with yourself, with deeper insight into how early attachments have influenced your current functioning and relationships. If you desire life to be different but don't know how to get there, therapy can help you navigate the way to a healthier relationship with yourself and others, giving meaning and joy to life.

It takes courage to engage in therapy, recognize your inner struggles, and confront past traumas. We all need support to navigate through difficult situations in life. I will welcome you as you are, with your joys and sorrows. I will create a safe, judgment-free space where you can express all facets of your identity. I will help you overcome life challenges such as: Burn-out, depression, anxiety, postpartum challenges, relationship problems, mood disorders, separation, grief, etc. I'm welcoming of clients of various backgrounds and beliefs. I have significant experience working with refugees and immigrants from diverse origins.

I appreciate the courage it takes to seek therapy. If you are struggling with loss or life transitions, stuck in various forms of addiction or simply desire some objectivity then I would love to work with you! I enjoy helping people find insight and healing. In the process my approach is direct yet compassionate.

Therapy is all about creating a warm and empathetic space where you can authentically explore your emotions and navigate life's challenges. I believe in the transformative power of genuine connection, and together, we'll navigate the complexities of your unique journey. Whether you're facing personal struggles, seeking to improve relationships, or simply looking for support, I'm here to offer guidance and understanding. My work is grounded in a deep sense of empathy, allowing you to embrace both your vulnerabilities and strengths. Let's collaborate on a path towards self-acceptance and resilience.

Now accepting new clients for Telehealth. Success finding the right therapist for you or a family member can be a stressful process. My mission is to make that easier for you. I strive to create a comfortable environment where the client feels safe to process life's challenges. I have worked with youth of all ages, parents, and the family unit for over 20 years. I am ideally suited to provide therapeutic skills related to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, general mood and anxiety disorders, youth/teen issues, young adults, parent-child relationships, attachment issues, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for ages 10+

Are you feeling overwhelmed with human pain or life issues? Do you feel alone in your pain or do you struggle to open up and let somebody know what your going through? I understand reaching out is not easy and that matters to me!