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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Caregiver support
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shields, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), holds licenses in Iowa (LMHC) and Nebraska (LIMHP) and has four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, caregiving stress, and other life changes. Her work is person-centered and strength-based and she describes therapy as an ongoing conversation and relationship.
Shields emphasizes building trust and rapport first. She says the pace of that process can vary with each person. Sessions focus on exploring thoughts, feelings, and patterns from the past, present, and future. She also pays attention to values and personal goals when planning work together.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new ways of relating, and clarify what matters to them. Practical coping skills and resilience-building are part of the process.
Shields notes a particular interest in supporting family caregivers and people affected by chronic illness or disability; she is a parent of a child with multiple disabilities. She also lists focus areas such as ADHD, body image, abandonment and attachment issues, communication and control struggles, and commitment or codependency concerns.
Sessions are conducted in English. She accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in virtual care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-driven action. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and practicing new skills to reduce symptoms. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional responses and relationship patterns to improve connection and reduce conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can blend different approaches over time based on what proves most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Practically, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow quieter check-ins during a break at work. Licensed professionals can use different methods effectively over video or phone when agreed upon during intake.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Iowa
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, caregiver stress, ADHD, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a person-centered, strengths-based approach and uses ACT, CBT, EFT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered methods to guide sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an IA LMHC and a NE LIMHP and lists Nebraska as her location.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.