Therapist profile
Ellen Shafer-Lind, LIMHP
Licensed mental health practitioner - Family and relationship concerns
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- CBT focus
- Problem solving
- Grief support
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 stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and life changes. Ellen also addresses caregiving strain, blended family issues, body image, and fatherhood concerns.
She approaches therapy in a straightforward, practical way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a frequent tool she uses to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas and uses solution-focused techniques when a shorter plan is helpful.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and skills. Ellen helps people develop problem-solving strategies, communication skills, and coping plans for difficult moments. She has experience supporting people through grief and loss, and she has worked with veterans while employed at the Veterans Health Administration.
Ellen trained at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, earning a Master of Social Work in 1988. Her practice history includes work in hospital adolescent units and home-based counseling. She maintains a private practice in Nebraska and works with adults at various stages of life.
People who choose her can expect a mix of focused skill-building and opportunities to understand recurring relationship and family patterns. She assists with practical steps and longer-term reflection so clients can manage current stressors and move forward.
How sessions work
How Ellen’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person seeking help. It supports people who need a respectful, steady space to talk through relationship and family worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress when concrete strategies are needed.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ellen will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods fit a person’s situation. She collaborates with clients to try approaches and adjust them based on progress and comfort level.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people maintain continuity of care if they relocate or travel. Ellen’s mix of skill-building and reflective conversation adapts to remote sessions, and she will help decide how to structure meetings to match practical needs and therapeutic goals.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with family problems, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and communication problems within family dynamics.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a practical mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies to set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of professional experience, including work in hospital adolescent units and five years with the Veterans Health Administration.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LIMHP (Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner) licensed in Nebraska and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before scheduling.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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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