Relationship Issues Therapists in Omaha, NE

In this life there will be difficulties and struggles. However, we can rest in knowing that there is hope and help available. The focus of treatment should be based on the needs and goals of the individual. My goal is to partner with you to provide a safe place where you can feel heard, supported, and develop the tools to meet whatever challenges you are facing. Forms of therapy utilized include Strength Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (TF-CBT), DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.

If you are like many of us, you may not feel sure of who you are or what you want in life. You may be in an unhealthy relationship, struggling with parenting, weathering the stress of college, or feeling hopeless in depression or addiction. As women, and even more so as mothers, it can feel impossible to measure up. Together, we’ll uncover who you truly are under social and familial expectations, heal past wounds, and create a lifestyle that keeps you squarely in your worth.

Real change comes from the work we do within ourselves. I truly believe you have the answers you are seeking within yourself, but may need help to find them. The work we will be doing together is important, and I want you to have the utmost confidence and trust in the therapeutic relationship we build. In our sessions, I like to take a positive approach to build that working relationship to set useful and attainable goals towards a mentally healthy lifestyle. By utilizing motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, I know we can make progress towards that final goal.

The work that goes into having a healthy relationship with your mental health often takes a back seat to much of life’s other stressors. The reality is our mental health and the relationship that we maintain with ourselves is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Therapy can provide a platform to explore what is and is not working in your life and provide a powerful opportunity to enhance your life, relationships, and well being. I look forward to helping you discover your personal strengths and taking control of your life with a direct approach and a touch of humor.

Thank you for taking the time to prioritize your mental health. Asking for help is a brave step! Life can be filled with ongoing challenges that can be difficult to navigate. I am here to walk alongside you and provide support as you face obstacles. I primarily work with adolescents and adults. Common issues that I address in therapy are: anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief and self-esteem. I believe that therapy is a gift. Think of it like having a personal trainer for your mind! I strive to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with each of my clients and create an environment for healing.

I believe we desire and deserve to live lives full of connection, purpose, fulfillment and love. This means feeling worthy from within and engaging in healthy, supportive relationships. Our self-doubt, critical voice, feeling not good enough and unhealthy relationships all get in the way of achieving this. I feel many of our current struggles are rooted in childhood stemming from our early attachments and the roles we have fallen into. To heal from within involves not only becoming aware of our unconscious attachment patterns but also courageously facing underlying emotions uncovered via the safe, vital therapeutic relationship.

No matter a person's background, therapy is a place where uniquely painful experiences and the daily hardships of life can be transformed into joyful growth and peaceful acceptance. I help individuals learn new ways of relating to others, develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and begin to see the world in a new light. My clinical focus has been in women's issues and relationship counseling where I help people develop healthy communication and greater harmony in their relationships. I assist women in working through complex issues of grief and loss, and in exploring areas related to personal growth and spiritual development.

***Telehealth Sessions Available. I believe in taking a systemic approach to therapy, focusing on how we are shaped by emotional, physical, social and spiritual parts of our lives. If one area is being affected the others will be affected as well. I help people look at areas in their lives where they feel stuck and help to create movement in those areas. Using the client's expertise in their own lives I help guide them in creating new, more meaningful and beneficial patterns in their lives. In turn this helps them to reach their full potential.

Life can be difficult sometimes. We can get off track, have trouble coping with day to day stress, lose sight of our own goals and dreams, or just feel lost and overwhelmed. In my practice, I enjoy work with individuals, families, and couples struggling with issues ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, women's issues, anger management, ADHD, relationship problems and communication problems. In therapy, the goal is to become engaged in a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that can facilitate growth, change and healing.

Innerwork Counseling desires to partner with you as you take a journey inward that leads to self-awareness, understanding, and growth. We believe honest introspection and reflection combined with a safe, trusting relationship is what what we need to begin your healing process. We understand that with healing comes change, and for most of us, change can be uncomfortable. We ensure to make it more manageable by not pressuring you to make changes you’re not ready for, or move at a pace that feels unsafe. Our priority will always be YOU and utilizing an approach supportive of safety and trust.

You want to make changes in your life. You want to break out of the old patterns and problems that are holding you back. But you're not sure what to do. I can help you access and develop your inner and outer resources to create better relationships and a more satisfying life. With over 41 years experience as a counselor and therapist, I am an effective life-change partner for you. We will work together to understand the root causes of your problems, so you can make real, lasting, and significant changes in the aspects of your life that are making you unhappy.

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.

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.

My clients tired of being misunderstood and communication going nowhere with their partner. They come to me because they know their relationship cannot go on without some changes but they don't know how to get there. They know communication is important, but it is just not working at home for some reason.

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.

Ultimately, the goal is progress, not perfection. I firmly believe (deep down) we all possess the necessary tools for growth and change. My intent is to cultivate a judgement-free zone for individuals to process and feel safe showing up as their most authentic selves. Anyone I connect with can trust in my guidance to give you that extra push towards ending painful patterns, gaining healthy insight into blind spots and working toward self-acceptance.

Life is all about relationships. When our relationships are strained, life can become really challenging. Sometimes we have the hardest time communicating and connecting with the people we love the most. If you are struggling with loneliness, allowing people to get close to you, or repeated relationship challenges, you are not alone.

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.

Sometimes life throws us a serious curve ball; whether it's coming to terms with a new medical diagnosis, adapting a disability, coping with the stress of career transition, or the loss of a significant relationship, these dilemmas can send us reeling. Any traumatic life event can leave us angry, sad, anxious, confused, isolated or just plain stuck and overwhelmed. My practical counseling philosophy supports clients with grief, trauma, relationship conflicts, financial stress, health issues, and vocational challenges presented by change, loss, new or existing disabilities.