What We Can Work on Together
Some concerns you might bring to therapy include:
- Anxiety and overthinking: Worry that is difficult to turn off, fear of judgment, or avoiding situations that feel overwhelming.
- Depression and low motivation: Feeling down, withdrawing from others, losing interest in things, or struggling with everyday tasks.
- School and work stress: Managing expectations, feeling behind, or questioning your direction.
- Life transitions: Adjusting to college, graduating, starting a job, or taking on new responsibilities.
- Relationships and self-confidence: Expressing your needs, setting boundaries, handling conflict, or being less critical of yourself.
Struggling does not mean you are failing. We can start with the concern affecting you most and identify manageable steps forward.
What Sessions With Me Are Like
I will listen, ask questions, and work with you to understand what feels difficult and what you would like to change. Your experiences will be taken seriously. We will also consider what has helped you before and the strengths you already bring.
Depending on your goals, our work might include recognizing patterns that increase anxiety, practicing ways to respond to difficult emotions, rebuilding routines when motivation is low, or preparing for a conversation you have been avoiding. There is room for both talking things through and figuring out what to do next.
You will not be expected to share everything immediately. We can check in about the pace of our work and whether our approach is useful to you. Progress can include difficult weeks and setbacks; those experiences can become part of what we work through together.
Education and Clinical Background
I earned my Master of Social Work from Nebraska Wesleyan University and my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. My clinical training includes an internship at Integrated Behavioral Health Services, where I assisted with assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with other providers. My experience also includes individual therapy with adults, CBT-informed treatment planning, and safety planning. As a provisionally licensed mental health practitioner (PLMHP), I provide therapy with clinical supervision and mentorship from Alyssa Simnitt.
Support for Ongoing Mental Health Challenges
My professional experience includes providing therapy to adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. I also welcome adults navigating incarceration or involvement with legal and community service systems.
If a mental health condition has affected your relationships, independence, or confidence, we can work on coping with symptoms and pursuing goals that are meaningful to you. You deserve to be understood as a person beyond your diagnosis, with your own interests, strengths, relationships, and hopes for the future.
Insurance and Getting Started
I offer appointments in person and on telehealth and currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, and Midlands Choice insurance and offer self-pay appointments. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan. Our office can help verify your benefits and discuss expected costs before your first session.
If previous experiences with therapy have left you feeling misunderstood, you are welcome to bring those concerns into our conversation. A free 15-minute consultation gives you an opportunity to share what you are looking for, ask questions, and decide whether working together feels like a good fit.
Contact me to schedule a free consultation or text at 402-225-0743.