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Empowering Lives, Excellence in Care

Compassionate, Results Driven Support
across the entire lifespan

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Best of Omaha 2024 Winner
2023 Readers Choice Best of the Big O Winner

Welcome to Lifespan Counseling Omaha

Discover a life of balance and fulfillment with Lifespan Counseling. Our team of over 20 dedicated mental health professionals in Omaha, Nebraska, is committed to helping you overcome life's challenges and reach your full potential.  Let us guide you on your journey to healing and growth.

Compassionate Support for every age and need

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Your Path to Well-being

We offer a comprehensive range of therapy and medication management services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma, we're here to provide compassionate support and effective treatment for you and every member of your family.

Find a Mental Health Therapist in Omaha Who Fits You

Reaching out for help takes courage, and you deserve a therapist who understands what you are going through. At Lifespan Counseling, our team of over 20 mental health professionals supports children, teens, and adults across Omaha and Elkhorn, Nebraska. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or stress at work or at home, you will find a therapist trained to meet your unique needs.

 

Explore the specialties our therapists offer below. Each one links to more detail, so you can learn what care looks like before you schedule your first session.

Our Specialties

Adult Counseling

Adult life can bring heavy stress, relationship strain, and big transitions. Our therapists offer individual counseling for adults, and our matching process pairs you with someone whose training fits your goals. You will have a steady, supportive place to talk through what is weighing on you and build a plan that works for your life.

Anxiety Counseling

Anxiety is more than everyday nerves. It is persistent, excessive worry that can become harder to manage over time, especially when it goes untreated. Our anxiety therapists help you understand your triggers, calm your body's stress response, and learn practical tools so worry stops running your day.

Child & Adolescent Counseling

Kids and teens need a therapist who meets them where they are. Our youth therapists are trained in the latest approaches for young people, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and more. Sessions give your child a safe space to express big feelings and build coping skills that last.

Depression Counseling

Depression affects both the mind and the body. It can cause widespread sadness and change the way you think, feel, and act. A depression therapist can help you make sense of what you are experiencing, reconnect with the things that matter to you, and take steady steps toward feeling like yourself again.

Dialectic Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most respected treatments for trauma, personality disorders, and many forms of emotional dysregulation. Our DBT-trained therapists teach skills for handling intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships, so you can respond to hard moments with more balance.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy can help you resolve painful memories and some of your deepest struggles. During a session, your therapist guides you through bilateral stimulation, typically eye movements, sounds, or tactile sensations, while you process difficult experiences. Over time, those memories can start to feel less overwhelming.

Grief & Loss Counseling

Families today face loss in many forms, from illness and suicide to estrangement from friends or relatives and perinatal, postpartum, or infant loss. Grief does not follow a set timeline. A grief therapist can walk alongside you, help you honor what you have lost, and support you as you find a way forward.

Medication Management

For some people, therapy works best alongside medication. Our psychiatric nurse practitioners offer medication management for children, teens, and adults. They take time to understand your needs, find the right approach, and adjust your care as you progress.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma can leave deep scars that affect your thoughts, emotions, and daily life. Our trauma therapists understand the complexities of PTSD and offer comprehensive support. You will work at a pace that feels safe as you process what happened and rebuild a sense of stability.

Work & Career Stress Counseling

In today's demanding climate, high-pressure jobs and job insecurity can leave you feeling intensely overwhelmed. If work stress is following you home, disrupting your sleep, or straining your relationships, a therapist can help you manage burnout, set healthier boundaries, and make clearer decisions about your career.

Counseling for Family Dynamics

Imagine a future of harmony, productivity, and growth for your family. Few things in life are as meaningful as the love and support family brings, yet conflict and change can pull people apart. Counseling for family dynamics helps you communicate more openly, work through tension, and strengthen your connections.

A Therapist Matched to You, Not Just Your Schedule

Finding the right fit makes a real difference in therapy. Instead of leaving you to sort through profiles on your own, Lifespan Counseling uses a matching process that pairs you with a therapist trained in what you need most. Share a little about what brings you in, and we will connect you with a provider who fits. You can also visit our staff directory to learn about each therapist's background and approach.

Mental Health Care Close to Home in Omaha and Elkhorn

Searching for a mental health therapist near you? With two offices in the Omaha area, getting to your appointments is easier.

 

Central Office: 8601 W. Dodge Rd. Suite 106, Omaha, NE 68114

West Office: 3425 N. 190th Plz., Elkhorn, NE 68022

 

Our team has been recognized with a 2026 Three Best Rated award for Best Therapists in Omaha, Best of Omaha 2024, and the 2023 Readers' Choice Best of the Big O.

Using Your Insurance for Therapy in Omaha

Cost should not stand between you and the care you need. Lifespan Counseling works with many insurance plans, including Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem, BCBS, Iowa Medicaid, Midlands Choice, Molina Healthcare, NE Total Care, United Healthcare, and Wellmark Iowa. If you have questions about your coverage, call our team at 402-575-5577 before your first visit.

Take the First Step Toward Feeling Better

You do not have to figure this out alone. Call 402-575-5577 or click below to get matched with a therapist at Lifespan Counseling today.