- Practical problem solving
- Warm listening style
- Long-term experience
About Ellen
Ellen Shafer-Lind is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, depression, and life transitions. She brings a long career in counseling and aims to offer encouragement, insight, and clear guidance as people work through difficult times. Ellen also focuses on caregiver strain, fatherhood issues, blended family concerns, body image, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
Her style is direct and warm. She emphasizes practical problem solving and helps people build skills to manage symptoms and everyday challenges. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while adapting methods to match each person’s needs. Sessions are aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope with change.
Ellen’s background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and decades of clinical practice. She has worked with Veterans through the VA and has experience in adolescent and home-based settings. Her résumé includes work in hospitals and in private practice.
People who come to Ellen can expect a counselor who listens, offers practical strategies, and checks in on progress. She describes her role as staying alongside people until they feel more solid on their own two feet. Her approach blends listening, problem solving, and goal-focused work.
With 36 years in the field, Ellen draws on long experience to tailor care. She supports clients through grief, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, and the stresses of caregiving and family life. Her practice aims to help people move toward clearer decisions and greater stability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people find their own answers and gain confidence in decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, and stress. It is often used to address depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process shapes which methods are used and how sessions proceed over time.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Some formats also need less bandwidth or let people participate without being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skill-building work for remote meetings so progress stays practical and goal oriented.
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Experience
36+ years
Credentials
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ellen commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and a range of family and caregiving concerns.
What is Ellen's general counseling approach?
Her style mixes listening with practical guidance. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and adapts methods to fit each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of counseling experience, including work with Veterans and in hospital and home-based settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a LIMHP licensed in Nebraska and practices there in a private setting.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Ellen accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.