Expressive Arts Therapists in Hastings, NE

Having completed an extensive education and ongoing strategic mentorship, I am honored and grateful to be in the career for which I have a strong passion. Being invited to journey with clients at various stages in their life is a sincere privilege. In a unique wellness space, I work side-by-side with clients to gain their perspective, see the world through their eyes, then work together to elevate their lives to the desired goals and outcomes. I respectfully offer multiple holistic therapies as needed by the client and therapeutic relationship.

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.

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. Together, we can handle life's curve balls such as dealing with illness, adjusting to college and/or work with a disability, overcoming job related fatigue/burnout, enhancing advocacy strategies for caregivers of disabled family members.

Life is hard. Navigating the experiences and transitions of life as a child, adolescent, teen, parent, or early adult can present all sorts of difficulties and circumstances where it is normal to need some additional guidance and support. For any of these stages, I am here to help. I offer a holistic, whole-person, non-judgmental, and highly individualized approach to therapy work that emphasizes meeting my clients where they are and collaborating to find the best type of therapy to meet their unique needs and goals. I operate from a neurodiversity affirming, culturally sensitive framework to guide my work with all of my clients.

Theresa is the Executive and Clinical Director at Sozo Family Services. She's a proponent of women's health and has dedicated herself to not only treating women but also educating them about the issues affecting their quality of life. She is personally involved in the training and development of all staff at Sozo Family Services to ensure that every person receives the highest level of care. She is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, to provide complementary alternative medicine.

Life is full of changes and challenges! The prospect of finding a therapist can prove to be a difficult task for anyone. I am an experienced therapist, and while children and families have been my main focus, I have experience working with individuals of all ages. I enjoy providing therapy for people experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, family issues, adoption, and other life adjustments and disruptions.

The ability to not just function in the world but thrive. To look forward to the day with anticipation and excitement. To feel driven, excited, connected, and at peace on this roller coaster we call life. To know yourself, intimately. To finally put down all the heavy baggage for good: to gently, slowly, unpack the bag, one baby step at a time. To find ease, and - dare I say it? Joy. It’s possible. Let’s step in.

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.

I believe every person deserves to feel safe, secure, and at peace within themselves. My approach is to work with a client collaboratively. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families in a relaxed setting. I have over 13 years of experience working with mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. I also have over 19 years of experience with career counseling and working with individuals experiencing academic difficulties.

My passion is to help each individual I work with meet their personal goals. I believe by exploring our past we can find self compassion and understanding while making steps to improving the future. I have experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and upbringings. I am non-judgmental and strength based.