Family Therapy in 68506

Our children and families can be healthy and healing. I work with birth parents, adoptive parents, and foster parents to help their children and teens have the best life possible. I have a heart for foster and adoptive children and teens. I particularly enjoy identity development, and launching into adulthood.

I have a doctorate degree with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Practicing since 1989, my current work focuses on couples counseling, individual issues and family business/ organizational consulting. A father of six and married since 1981, I try to bring practical, real-world experience to solving the common issues many of us have through out the life-cycle.

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 enjoy working with clients who are serious about making changes and ready to learn how to take control of their lives and move forward.

Everyone said having a baby would be the most magical time in your life, but you're finding that juggling the demands of parenthood and partnership leave you feeling more unappreciated, unseen in your marriage, and overwhelmed than you've ever been before. Feelings of loneliness and anxiety visit more than you could have imagined, and worry sets in that maybe you'll never cut it as a mom. Know it doesn't have to be this way. You can trust your abilities as a parent, enjoy the here-and-now with your partner and your baby, and approach both the chaos and beauty of parenthood with compassion, confidence, and humor.

Hi, I'm Rachel. I am passionate about my work as a therapist and feel honored to come alongside you. If you are seeking therapy, you may be feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or experiencing relational or personal pain. You may be needing more coping skills or a nonjudgmental space to unravel your chaotic thoughts. You are not alone. I am here to provide you with a safe, nurturing space that will support you in your self growth journey. Whether you need help processing past trauma, working through relational difficulties, or understanding your anxiety or depression better, I am here to help you heal and thrive.

If you find yourself asking, "How did my family get to this point?!" you may have found your therapist. I get it...you've read the books, googled countless therapists, trying to find anything in an effort to restore sanity and connection to your chaotic family. Whether you dread the evening battles and meltdowns, fear how closed off your teen is becoming, or you don't know how to close the distance between you and your partner, hope for a better tomorrow is a conversation away. As a "wounded healer", I offer a no-nonsense, transparent, and direct but compassionate approach to bring a new perspective and hope.

I provide strength-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families who experience difficulties coping, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, difficulties adjusting, and low levels of self-worth. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach to assist in setting goals, applying strengths, and finding new ways to cope with stressors. I've worked in both medical and agency settings with a consistent effort to treat the mind and body as a holistic unit.

Client will learn to manage personal conflicts such as relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and losses or grief. We encourage clients to self-disclose freely and will educate to cope with stressors and strained relationships. We will discuss engaging in social opportunities, whether with family, friends, church, or community service options. Prayer or a spiritual approach are welcome and encouraged.

Accepting new clients with empathy! As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new country. In therapy, I specialize in trauma-informed care, guiding you through the healing process. For couples, my marriage and family therapy approach recognizes the nuanced dynamics of relationships. Whether overcoming trauma, fortifying bonds, or navigating immigration, I provide a safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive space. Your beliefs, values, and opinions will not only be acknowledged but celebrated. Join me on a transformative journey where safety paves the way for empowerment and self-discovery.

At Psychotherapy Associates we specialize in the treatment of trauma, major mental disorders, and personality disorders such as PTSD, dissociation, Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, and anxiety. I have worked at an inpatient PTSD unit, a treatment group home for adolescent boys, and now with Psychotherapy Associates. We use therapeutic methods designed to maximize healing without causing undue suffering or re-traumatization. I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and offer individual, couple’s, family therapies and lead a Dialectical Behavior Therapy group. I have a waiting list which you can be added to.

My passion for working with others to find solace in their life has spanned a period of 21 years; both as a therapist & a school administrator. No matter who we are, there are obstacles & roadblocks that we need help overcoming. Sometimes, we need someone with whom we can bare our soul; sometimes we need reassurance that our thoughts are reasonable; sometimes we just need someone to listen. Life does not always turn out how we imagined. I have the background, skills, and experience tohelp others get as close to that imagined life as possible.

• 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?

Throughout my life, schooling, and work as a therapist, I’ve learned a lot about people and the importance of connection. I believe in the power relationships can have in the healing process, so I not only enjoy working with families, couples, and individuals to improve their relationships and individual functioning, but I also strive to be someone with whom my clients can have a strong connection. My belief is that such a client-therapist relationship gives space for vulnerability and promotes change.

Seen, heard, valued, and known- that is what I hope you feel in the therapy space. I believe that everyone has what they need to heal within themselves. I work to provide a space to process & understand the impact of your experiences & help connect you to the strength within to begin the journey of healing. The work of therapy includes addressing issues related to family of origin, trauma, abuse, identity, sexuality, physical, mental, and spiritual health, cultural/societal norms, and other systemic factors.

You are not broken. No one is. Still it can feel that way sometimes. Chances are, you're actually a capable, talented, and lovable person dealing with a crappy situation (or bunch of situations) or life just isn't what you want it to be. I want to understand how you see yourself, explore what isn't working, and define what success means for you (not what others' or society has told you). We will explore the ways you've overcome hard things before and test out new tools, until we find what works specifically for you. My most important job is to reflect your strengths and beauty back to you and help you put these skills to work.

Hi, I'm Erika Ashby! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with experience providing individual, couple, & family therapy in English and Spanish. I also have training in Medical Family Therapy. I am a native of California and moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2011 to attend graduate school at UNL. My husband and I have 4 children, and we have enjoyed raising our children in the Midwest! My approach to therapy incorporates not only the emotional and mental components of health traditionally focused on in therapy, but also the physical, social and spiritual components of our health and how they intersect and impact our overall wellbeing.

Does the relationship that used to bring you so much joy now feel isolating, confusing, and frustrating?  Have you been so defined by the opinions of others that you've forgotten who you are and what you want from life? Are anxiety and panic almost always running your life, and you can't remember the last time you felt grounded and at peace? Know it doesn't have to be this way. At Sikhona Holistic Therapy + Wellness, I use evidence-based treatment, compassion, humor, and no-nonsense guidance to help you infuse joy, freedom, and peace into your life.

Everyone bears beauty inside them. At times, the radiance of this beauty can feel diminished and extinguished by the pains, struggles, and worries we face. Stress, sadness, and anxiety are a few examples that can overshadow our confidence, peace, and hope. While in therapy, my goal is to foster an environment of dignity, respect, and safety, to help explore your struggles and restore the beauty within. Specializing in Internal Family Systems and Mindfulness, I will help you foster a healing relationships with yourself and others.