Elizabeth Shields, LMHC, LIMHP - Therapist in Nebraska

Stress and anxiety
Relationship issues
ACT and CBT methods

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Shields is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practising in Nebraska with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career problems, and the challenges of early adulthood including self-esteem and coping with life changes. Elizabeth also lists focus areas like ADHD, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.

She uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach that emphasizes a supportive therapeutic relationship. Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Elizabeth pays attention to personal values and goals as part of working on both small, practical steps and larger life changes.

Elizabeth draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relevant. That means sessions can include noticing patterns of thought, practicing present-moment skills, and looking at how relationships and attachment affect current problems. She tailors conversations to what a person needs in the moment.

She has a particular interest in caregivers and family-related stress, informed by her own experience as a parent of a child with multiple disabilities. That background shapes how she talks about caregiver strain, boundary setting, and managing burnout.

People who reach out are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The process starts with clarifying immediate concerns and setting achievable goals together.

How Elizabeth’s approaches translate to online sessions

Elizabeth uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often, along with Attachment-Based ideas. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking small committed steps toward what matters. It can help with feeling stuck, worry, or uncertainty about next steps. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and managing everyday stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Sessions are framed as a collaborative process where approaches can be mixed or adjusted as needs change.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a student schedule, a first job, or caregiving commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid travel time. Discuss with the therapist how to shape sessions so they fit your routine and your goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Coping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesGrief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexuality Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Nebraska, Iowa

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, career concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, addictions, and issues common in young adulthood.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centered and strengths based. She emphasizes a collaborative, conversational relationship and tracks personal values and goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience as an LMHC and LIMHP practicing in Nebraska.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an IA LMHC and holds a NE LIMHP and is based in Nebraska.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

She does accept international clients; confirm session logistics before booking.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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