Therapists in Nebraska

I help clients tame anxiety and depression - many who see improvement in 6-8 sessions. I hold a MA in Community Counseling and another in School Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Wyoming. My background includes working with adults, children, and teens, teaching parenting skills, drug and alcohol counseling, grief counseling, and working with people with disabilities.

Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression or other mood problems? Are you trying to connect with your child or teen but cannot find a way to get through to them? We are facing increased stress due to the global pandemic, social isolation and adjustment to constant stressors. Join me at Creative Counseling and Studio where I utilize art therapy, person-centered and trauma informed care to help you and your child get back on track. We will collaborate in maximizing on strengths and creating meaningful connections to themselves and others. Let's get you or your child feeling better, using coping skills, and living well.

Hello, I'm Aaron Jarrels. I specialize in communication and relationship therapy. I assist my clients with the areas of their lives they are not happy with. Changing their minds in a way that allows them to see the world in a new way and from their distinct and unique perspective. I hold the belief that we are all born with innate wellbeing, and we mess it up with our thinking. Learning the true nature of thought will allow you to see the effect it has to shape your experience of reality.

I am a bilingual (Eng/Span) licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California since 2015 and a a Licensed Mental Health Professional in NE since 2018. I am currently providing services at Inspirit Counseling in Alliance, Nebraska, via in-person or telehealth. I use an array of approaches, CBT, Solution-Focused, faith-based, or whatever is best fitted within my scope and abilities to meet your needs and your style. I hope to get to know and understand YOU and what I don’t please SHOW ME HOW. My goal is to help you meet your goals and to increase your confidence in doing so.

If you are reading this, you may be weathering a challenging season in life. It may be hard to recognize at this moment, but I truly believe that everything you need already lies within you. I am here to offer my clients a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard, supported, and empowered as we navigate this challenging season together and seek long-term healing.

My first and foremost goal is to create an inviting space where you are able to build on your existing knowledge, skills, and insights with the tools and support I can offer. I work primarily with adults of all ages, and am enthusiastically inclusive of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, orientations, and identities. I am experienced in working with a number of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, identity-related concerns, and responses to a wide array of traumatic experiences. I also have a special focus on eating disorders, including the unique presentations of eating disorders in LGBTQ+ folks.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with interests in childhood trauma and its adult manifestations, identity, anxiety and depressive disorders, grief, and aging. Additionally, I am committed to the role of psychology in helping people manage chronic illnesses, including cancer. I have worked with a variety of individuals experiencing a range of presenting issues including psychological ramifications of medical illnesses, adjustment, mood, psychotic, and substance abuse disorders, and chronic and persistent major mental illness.

While receiving my Masters I was skillfully trained in incorporating sound biblical principles into the therapeutic session, however, I always give my clients full choice in how much spirituality is integrated into sessions. I never push or shove religion on my clients. I think that it’s important to note that I haven’t always been the one in the therapist’s chair, but I’ve been on the couch divulging the hardest parts of my life. I’ve experienced, the lack of desire, the desperation, breakthrough moments, falling back into patterns, etc. I am equipped to help carry other’s burdens in a safe and open space because I can relate.

Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” -Barack Obama. My ideal client is one that is motivated to helping themselves. A client ready to listen, be accountable, and set realistic goals. A client who is seeking support to navigate life’s challenges! The goal is to use past traumas and/or situations as a learning tool and a means of reflection, while still striving to move forward.

The truth is we all could use some counseling. Whether it is for a specific concern, or a safe space to process ongoing events, I am honored to be part of the process with those I work with. I am committed to supporting clients in removing barriers that keep them from living the fulfilling life they deserve. I work with clients to cultivate a safe space for processing and check in often to ensure we are on the same trajectory. I believe clients and counselors must work together. Clients bring with them their own worldview which has been shaped by their experiences, therefore counseling is directed by the needs of the client.

I work primarily with children, adolescents, and their families. However, I additionally work across the age spectrum and throughout the adoption network with adoption-related issues. I see behaviors as communication of unmet needs. As a client-centered therapist, I work to learn where clients have unmet emotional needs, how their family can work to meet those needs, and what barriers there are to that process.

I provide strength-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families who experience difficulties coping, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, difficulties adjusting, and low levels of self-worth. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral therapeutic approach to assist in setting goals, applying strengths, and finding new ways to cope with stressors. I've worked in both medical and agency settings with a consistent effort to treat the mind and body as a holistic unit.

At some point during our life I believe that we have all wanted to hear "it's ok", "me too", to be supported or reinforced through challenging times. I enjoy working with women who have been impacted with anxiety, broken love languages, executive functioning difficulties, cyclical issues surrounding their monthly cycle, maternal mental health, as well as, those who just need someone to talk to. I believe that in our society we have too many pressures of judgment and I strive to provide a free environment. An environment free from judgement, free from stress, and a place to find your best sense of self.

Are you struggling with low mood, worries, big emotional responses, or social issues? Do you want to have healthy reactions to stress, increase mood, healthy boundaries, and positive communication skills? Are you looking to make some changes? No matter your age, therapy may help you cope with life's stressors and implement healthy lifestyle changes.

Hello! I know starting therapy can feel scary, but therapy itself doesn’t have to be. My clients have often told me that they feel safe, respected, and understood. I'm down-to-earth, genuine, and transparent in my approach, as I don't believe that therapy should be a mysterious process. (To learn more about me, visit my website!)

As a therapist, I aim to empower and challenge you to think outside the box and use your skills and unique perspective to create and maintain the changes you want. You are the director of your own life. Sometimes, life can be challenging, things change, and sometimes we feel stuck. In life, we experience both positive and negative complex emotions and processing them can feel overwhelming.

Whether in crisis or just looking to make “good enough” better— please consider extra support right now for you, for you and your partner, or for your teen. I offer appointments in my downtown Fremont office (new location) or via a secure video appointment through your smart phone, tablet, or computer. I offer appointments Mondays through Thursdays— beginning at 11am, ending by 8pm. Please reach out with any questions. I hope you find what you’re looking for.

Pain is a part of life, but suffering doesn't have to be. Difficult or painful experiences can contribute to suffering in many forms, including depression, anxiety, lack of self-compassion, ineffective behaviors, and relationship struggles. I believe that through pain, we have the opportunity to nurture the strength and wisdom that each individual already holds.

I became a therapist because your life is worth my time. I'm so glad you're here. Whether this is your first or fifth time seeking a therapist, welcome! Regardless of the reasons why you're interested in starting or continuing your therapy journey, it can be complicated to be at this stage of trying to find the right fit for you. I'm happy to help. I approach therapy through a collaborative and humble lens. I may have degrees and licenses that make me educated in this field but I am not an expert of YOU. So you and I will work together to make the changes you see fit and identify the areas of life you would like to improve.