Therapist profile
Ellen Shafer-Lind, LIMHP
Nebraska
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLIMHP
- LicenseLIMHP, Nebraska / 3517
- NPI1245409689
- Experience36 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNebraska
About
- CBT focused
- Client-centered listening
- Solution-focused work
About Ellen
Ellen Shafer-Lind is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska with 36 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, intimacy issues, addictions, eating concerns, anger, depression, bipolar conditions, career strain, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Ellen favors straightforward, practical conversations. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change reactions. She also draws on client-centered listening, psychodynamic reflection, and solution-focused techniques to address patterns that keep repeating. The focus is on day-to-day tools people can use to manage strong feelings and improve relationships.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and longstanding clinical practice that has included work with veterans through the Veterans Health Administration and work on an adolescent unit. Her resume lists experience with grief and loss counseling, problem solving skill development, gender issues, and marriage or couples concerns.
Ellen describes counseling as practical guidance and insight aimed at helping people find resolution and more steadiness. She prioritizes clear communication and regular support while clients build new coping strategies. Sessions can include short-term solution work or longer-term exploration depending on the issue.
Fees vary by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy centers the person’s perspective, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach can help people feel heard while they sort through anger linked to relationships or family origin issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that trigger strong reactions and teaching practical skills to change responses. It is often used for anger, anxiety, and stress because it emphasizes step-by-step strategies people can try between sessions.
Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions. That approach can be useful when anger repeats across different relationships or appears tied to family history.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and what to try first, revisiting the plan as progress is made.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Knowing the available options lets you pick what fits your routine - for example, a shorter phone check-in during a work break, or a video session that supports face-to-face conversation. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules without promising a particular format.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, carry workplace frustration, or hold long-standing resentment. Anger appears alongside related concerns such as relationship strain, stress, and grief.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought-react patterns and develop new responses. She may combine that with client-centered listening and solution-focused steps to create practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience working in clinical settings, including time with the Veterans Health Administration and an adolescent unit, and many years in private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LIMHP in Nebraska and holds an MSW from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site process.
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