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LMHC, LIMHP

Elizabeth Shields, LMHC, LIMHP

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNebraska
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Shields is a licensed mental health counselor who uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach to guide clients through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, ADHD concerns, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

With four years of clinical experience and licensure as an LMHC and LIMHP, she emphasizes building rapport and a collaborative therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. Elizabeth aims to create a space where clients can explore patterns in thought and behavior while working toward practical coping skills and resilience.

Her practice reflects a holistic view of wellbeing, attending to values, personal goals, and interpersonal dynamics. She draws on a range of therapies including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and emotionally focused techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Elizabeth also brings personal insight into caregiver stress and chronic care issues, informed in part by her experience as a parent of a child with multiple disabilities. She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions from Nebraska by video, phone, chat, or messaging.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Elizabeth uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses to support values-driven action and improved psychological flexibility when people face difficult thoughts or life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth works with each client to explore which methods fit their values, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as needs evolve. Clients are invited to participate in shaping the treatment plan so the work feels relevant and meaningful.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and those in different locations. These formats allow ongoing access to therapeutic support while enabling practical adjustments like shorter check-ins or more frequent messaging when helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad range of presenting issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, and career-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is person-centered and strengths-based, emphasizing trust, rapport, and a collaborative, evolving conversation about goals and coping strategies.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of clinical experience and integrates multiple approaches to tailor care to each client’s situation and values.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LIMHP credentials with IA LMHC 133141 and NE LIMHP 3905 and practices from Nebraska.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts remote sessions for people living in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Nebraska, Iowa

Languages

English

What Elizabeth can help with

Elizabeth Shields works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Elizabeth works with a wide variety of clients from various, diverse backgrounds.

How Elizabeth approaches therapy

Elizabeth's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Elizabeth is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Nebraska, with 4 years of clinical experience.