- Emotion-focused work
- Values and ACT
- Caregiver stress
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 experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
She values the therapist-client relationship and prioritizes establishing trust and rapport. Sessions are described as an ongoing conversation and a supportive relationship where clients can name feelings and examine thoughts. Elizabeth emphasizes getting to know a person's goals and values before setting the work ahead.
Her style is person-centered and strengths-based. She pays attention to how a client's relationships and past experiences shape current patterns. That perspective often shows up when people want to address attachment issues, intimacy concerns, or communication struggles.
Elizabeth also integrates approaches that focus on emotions, behavior, and values. She uses methods drawn from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-based ideas to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions include practical coping skills and chances to reflect on what matters most.
She is a parent of a child with multiple disabilities and has a particular interest in caregiver stress and family-related strains. Elizabeth says she wants to reduce stigma around mental health and help clients build healthier coping and resilience.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and how they shape relationship patterns. It can help people recognize emotional cycles and try different responses when feelings are hard to name. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works on clarifying values and taking small, value-driven actions while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can help when life changes or persistent worries get in the way of things that matter most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships affect reactions and closeness. It can be useful for people who notice repeated patterns in relationships or struggle with intimacy and trust.Finding the most helpful approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means talking together about what to try first and checking in about how it feels as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use the approaches above while helping clients build practical coping skills and change patterns in everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach is person-centered and strengths-based, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with ACT, CBT, and attachment-based ideas to guide sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of issues and backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska.
Which languages are available and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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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