Elizabeth Shields , LMHC, LIMHP

Elizabeth Shields is a licensed mental health counselor who uses person-centered care to help people through life changes and day-to-day struggles. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral tools while keeping the conversation grounded and practical. Elizabeth emphasizes building a trusting relationship so clients feel comfortable talking about what matters to them.

She often helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and anger. She also supports those facing grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and work or career stress. Her background includes work with addiction, ADHD, and issues related to self-esteem and body image.

Elizabeth pays particular attention to attachment patterns and family dynamics that shape current behavior. She takes a whole-person approach, looking at values, relationships, and daily routines when forming a plan. That means sessions can include skill-building, values clarification, and exploring past experiences that still affect life today.

As a parent of a child with multiple disabilities, she brings personal insight into caregiver stress and related pressures. Elizabeth describes therapy as an ongoing conversation and adjusts pacing to fit each person's needs. Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative.

She is licensed in Nebraska as an LMHC and holds a LIMHP in Nebraska as well. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled in formats that fit different lifestyles and time needs.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match what matters to you. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching acceptance of difficult thoughts alongside goal-directed behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and builds practical skills for managing mood, sleep, and stress. It suits issues like anxiety, depression, and anger when people want clear strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Elizabeth will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily routines to choose or blend methods that fit. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is useful for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing one another. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers written communication. These options aim to increase flexibility and help people fit therapy into busy lives.