- CBT
- Client-Centered
- Solution-Focused
About Ellen
Ellen Shafer-Lind is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska with 36 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, and issues around intimacy. She also helps people dealing with career strain, codependency, eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
She trained at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and holds an MSW. Ellen spent time working with Veterans through the Veterans Health Administration and has experience in hospital and home-based settings. Her long career includes work with adolescents in inpatient care and ongoing private practice work in Nebraska.
Her approach mixes several well-known therapy styles. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people change thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses Client-Centered methods to focus on what the person wants to work on, plus psychodynamic ideas when exploring how past relationships influence present patterns.
Sessions tend to focus on practical problem solving and building skills that can be used between meetings. Ellen also employs solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and track progress. For those concerned about family roots, she lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and can help talk through roles, expectations, and long-standing patterns.
People who choose her can expect a straightforward style that aims to clarify problems and find workable steps forward. She draws on decades of experience to combine approaches based on what someone needs in the moment. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s concerns and priorities. The therapist listens for what the client wants to change and follows their lead to set goals and next steps. This approach suits people who want to shape sessions around their immediate needs.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used when there are clear problems someone wants to change, such as worry or problematic habits.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client’s goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. Clients and the therapist work together to test what methods are most helpful.
Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they match your schedule and what you want to focus on.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, intimacy concerns, and family of origin issues among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends practical problem solving with exploration of past patterns, using a person-focused approach alongside goal-oriented techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience, including work with Veterans and roles in hospital and home-based counseling before moving into private practice.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a LIMHP licensed in Nebraska and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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