Therapist profile
Elizabeth Shields, LMHC, LIMHP
LMHC and LIMHP - Stress and Family concerns
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- ACT informed
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shields is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family and parenting-related issues, and coping with life changes. She also works with people facing caregiver strain, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, and concerns around intimacy and self-esteem.
She uses a person-centered approach and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are conversational and practical. Elizabeth pays attention to a person’s values and everyday routines when planning next steps.
Her background includes direct experience supporting caregivers; she is a parent of a child with multiple disabilities and brings that perspective into her work with people dealing with care-related stress. She integrates attachment-focused ideas when relationship history is relevant to current problems. The emphasis is on finding workable coping skills and small changes that fit daily life.
Elizabeth treats a broad range of concerns including bipolar disorder symptoms, ADHD, body image, communication problems, and issues tied to abandonment or attachment. She also addresses workplace and career stress and offers coaching-style support when clients want goal-focused work. Her style is steady and aimed at practical tools.
People who choose her generally find sessions that focus on clearer thinking, manageable habits, and attention to values. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling steps before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Elizabeth uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and practice actions that reflect those values. ACT is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life transitions because it focuses on small behavioral steps rather than only changing thoughts.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, which means sessions center on the person’s goals and perspective. That approach supports people who want a conversational, goal-driven process. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy supplies concrete exercises for identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors, which can be useful for sleep problems, anger, depression, and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps in day-to-day life.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for different check-in styles such as audio-only or a shorter meeting when that suits the client. These practical benefits can help therapy fit around work, caregiving duties, and other household responsibilities.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She lists family and parenting among her focus areas and works with people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, and communication problems tied to family life.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach and incorporates CBT and ACT tools. Sessions are conversational and emphasize practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska.
Can I see a therapist in English or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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