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Elizabeth Shields

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Elizabeth Shields, LMHC, LIMHP

Nebraska

Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC, LIMHP
  • LicenseLIMHP, Nebraska / 3905; LMHC, Iowa / 133141
  • NPI1679246599
  • Experience4 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationNebraska

About

  • ACT strategies
  • CBT skills
  • Attachment work

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Shields is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) with four years of clinical experience in Nebraska. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, relationship problems, and coping with life changes. Sessions focus on building a reliable therapeutic relationship and steady practical work rather than quick fixes.

She uses a person-centered style that keeps the client’s goals and values at the center. That means conversations are guided by what matters to the client and progress can move at a comfortable pace. She pays attention to the whole person, including how caregiving responsibilities and chronic challenges affect daily life.

Elizabeth draws on several evidence-informed approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, specific changes. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy shape how she looks at relationship and intimacy issues.

Practical coping skills are part of most sessions. That can include ways to manage angry reactions, strategies to reduce rumination, sleep-related routines, and steps to rebuild strained communication. Work can also focus on values, meaning, and what a person wants their life to look like.

She has a particular interest in supporting caregivers, and speaks from personal experience as a parent of a child with multiple disabilities. Elizabeth offers therapy in English and accepts international clients; session logistics should be confirmed before booking.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Elizabeth commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in session. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choose actions that align with their values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing practical changes in behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or sleep disruption.

She also draws on Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas when relationship or intimacy issues come up. These approaches pay attention to patterns in close relationships and aim to improve emotional connection and communication. The therapist and client work together to decide which blend of approaches fits the person’s goals and preferences.

The therapist’s biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule meetings around work or caregiving. A collaborative conversation about goals and practical constraints helps shape how therapy proceeds.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-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 issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace 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

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues are addressed?

She helps people who snap at loved ones, carry resentment, or feel overwhelmed by workplace frustration. Anger is explored alongside related concerns like communication and intimacy.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered and strengths based, focusing on the client’s goals and values. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to real-life functioning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Elizabeth has four years of experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and caregiving stress. She uses that experience to inform practical tools and relational work.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and practices from Nebraska. Those are listed as IA LMHC and NE LIMHP in her profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for exact rates.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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