Ellen Shafer-Lind - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

36 years experience

About Ellen Shafer-Lind

My purpose in counseling is to provide encouragement, insight, and guidance to individuals and families so they find resolution and peace. In addition, I am versed in Grief and loss counseling, developing problem solving skills, gender issues and marriage/couples' counseling. I am also versed in Veterans issues, having work with all types of Veterans through the VA for 5 years. I enjoy my work, as you may have noticed, I have been counseling for 31 years. I typically use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which is an evidenced based therapy for most mental health diagnoses. However, I use other formats of counseling so to better individualize counseling to your needs. I do understand counseling for some is rather scary, yet I believe you will fast realize that I have compassion and empathy for your issues. That I will be available to help you as often as possible unt l " you feel solid on your own two feet". My education background :1988 Graduate of UNO MSW Degree 1993 LMHP and CMSW Licensure 2012 Certified IP Counselor 2015 Provisional Certified Disordered Gambling Counselor Work History: Richard Young Hospital Adolescent Unit, Home-based Counselor Veterans Health Administration I am currently in private practice.

Licenses

LIMHP

3517

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Depression

Additional Focus Areas

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“she is a very kind compassionate person who genuinely cares for the drama you've delt with!”

“Ellen checks up on patients when they are at their lowest. That is the most important thing that a therapist can do for anyone. I was reticent about online therapy but after meeting Ellen, I have no doubt that this will be something that will help me fix the social issues that I am currently facing.”

“She is very thoughtful and has therapeutic suggestions.”

“Ellen is a wonderful lady and has helped me”

“Ellen is very intuitive and understanding. Even when I feel like I’m rambling, she still knows exactly what I’m trying to say. Even though I'm cancelling my membership now, I'm hoping that if and when I resubscribe, I will be able to talk to her.”

“Very kind hearted and understanding woman of faith. My partner and I appreciated her care and attentiveness to us and our relationship, we’ve both benefited and enjoyed working with Ellen”

“Ellen does a good job. This is our first time doing therapy, so it is difficult to rate someone. It will only be our 3rd session. So far, so good.”

“Listens, helps and understands what you are going through. ”

“Ellen is the best! She is caring, empathetic, and always available when I need her.”

“Very compassionate and able to use her expertise ”

“Ellen has been such a help in such a short amount of time. She is a wonderful listener and asks great questions. ”

“I feel Ellen is a big part of my support system. ”

“I really like working with Ellen. ”

“Ellen is great! Very kind and thoughtful. Gave me some new ways to think about a situation. ”

“Super great ”

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