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Grief counselors and therapists in Lincoln, NE
Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Lincoln, NE
Navigating grief and loss in Lincoln requires compassionate support tailored to your unique journey. Headway connects you with 108 licensed providers experienced in grief counseling, bereavement support, and evidence-based approaches like Complicated Grief Treatment (CGT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Sessions are available virtually or in-person with flexible scheduling to support your healing process.
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner with 26 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. I currently offer telehealth sessions. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, always tailoring my approach to best support you.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I am a licensed clinical practitioner dedicated to providing a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. I practice with a deep commitment to cultural humility. I understand that your identity, background, and unique lived experiences shape how you navigate the world, and I welcome all aspects of who you are into our therapeutic space. My approach is entirely tailored to you as an individual, focusing on your unique strengths, values, and needs.
I am a dual diagnosed therapist that focuses on mental health as well as substance use. I have been practicing in Nebraska since 2020. The populations that I have the most experience with are teenagers and young adults. I excel at strength-based therapy, client focused strategies, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills across a variety of symptoms and diagnoses.
I’m a licensed professional counselor with more than 30 years of experience working with adults and individuals facing complex mental-health and behavioral challenges. My background includes community mental health, schools, correctional mental health, substance-use treatment, and work with veterans and underserved populations.
My counseling style is straightforward, conversational, practical, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy works best when we can have an honest conversation about what is happening in your life and then work together on realistic changes that fit your situation.
I have a particular interest in gambling addiction and behavioral addictions, including helping people understand the patterns behind compulsive behaviors and develop strategies for managing urges, triggers, thoughts, and relapse risk. I also work with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and other behavioral and mental-health issues.
I draw from CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and relapse-prevention strategies, adapting the approach to the individual rather than relying on one method for everyone.
You don't need to know exactly what you need from therapy before starting. We can begin by identifying what's going on, what you would like to change, and what practical steps can help you move forward.
My goal is to provide a safe, respectful environment where you can be yourself, talk openly, and make meaningful progress.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience across a wide range of therapeutic settings, including family, adolescent, individual, group, adult, outpatient, residential, and day programs. I help clients enhance their quality of life by using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Many of the clients I work with come to me feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by experiences they’ve carried for far too long. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship patterns rooted in early attachment wounds, or the lingering impact of trauma. Others are navigating life transitions, loss, or changes in identity that leave them uncertain about their next steps. At the core, most are seeking relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of themselves. They want to feel more regulated, more confident, and more capable of moving through daily life without being held back by old patterns or emotional pain.
Denise Waterfield is a dual-certified nurse practitioner specializing in adult gerontology acute care and psychiatry and mental health. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, conducts symptom management research, and serves as an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing.
About our therapists in Lincoln, NE who help people navigate grief and loss
- 100%Grief or loss
- 99%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 89%Stress management
- 89%Trauma
- 99%Aetna
- 94%Cigna
- 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 42%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 40%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 100%English
- 3%Spanish
- 1%French
- 1%Portuguese
- 1%Swahili
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 21%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 87%Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
- 10%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 3%Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
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