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Ellen Shafer-Lind, LIMHP
Nebraska
LIMHP counselor - anxiety and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Veterans issues
About Ellen
Ellen Shafer-Lind is a LIMHP (Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner) based in Nebraska with 36 years of counseling experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes.
Ellen uses practical, conversational approaches to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and also draws on client-centered, psychodynamic, and solution-focused ideas when they fit a person's situation. Sessions look at thoughts, patterns, and everyday choices that affect mood and relationships.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha earned in 1988 and licensure as a LIMHP in 1993. She has worked in hospital settings, in-home counseling, and with the Veterans Health Administration, including five years supporting veterans through VA services. Ellen currently maintains a private practice in Nebraska.
In sessions she helps people build problem-solving skills, work through grief and loss, address gender and family origin concerns, and navigate divorce or blended family challenges. She also has experience with caregiver stress and aging or geriatric issues.
Her style is straightforward and focused on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Someone seeking direct, skill-based work on thoughts, behaviors, and relationships will find a clear, structured approach.
How Ellen uses practical approaches in online sessions
Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and coping skills by breaking problems into clear steps to practice between meetings.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's concerns. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel more confident making choices about relationships and life transitions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Ellen will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels practical. That decision is revisited as progress is made and new challenges appear.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video when they want face-to-face interaction, while others choose phone for lower bandwidth or a quieter check-in. Ellen uses structured methods that translate to remote sessions, and she will discuss what will work best for scheduling and the client's day-to-day life.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, eating and body image concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on noticing thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding to problems.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 36 years of counseling experience, including work in hospital settings, home-based counseling, and five years with the Veterans Health Administration.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a LIMHP credential and is based in Nebraska.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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