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Stanley Carlson, LIMHP

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationNebraska
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Stanley

Stanley Carlson is a licensed mental health practitioner (LIMHP) practicing in Nebraska with 25 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

He supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Additional areas of focus include issues such as avoidant personality patterns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, substance use concerns, fatherhood issues, hoarding, impulsivity, isolation, and men's issues. Stanley emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance, adapting dialogue and treatment plans to each person's individual needs.

He draws from a range of evidence-informed methods to match interventions to goals and preferences, aiming to help clients build skills, process difficult experiences, and improve daily functioning. Taking a first step toward therapy often takes courage, and he seeks to create a professional environment that supports that commitment.

Prospective clients in Nebraska can begin by completing the service's intake and matching process to schedule sessions according to availability.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own goals and values; this approach supports growth for concerns like self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, skills-based strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and coping with life changes. EMDR helps people process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional intensity tied to those experiences, making it a useful option for trauma and abuse recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine what methods best fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may combine elements from different approaches over time to respond to changing priorities and progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow work to continue from home or another convenient location. These formats can make it easier to maintain regular sessions around work and family life, access support during transitions, and practice skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stanley commonly address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each client's specific needs and goals.
What is his professional background and experience level?
He holds a LIMHP credential and brings 25 years of professional practice to his clinical work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Nebraska; the credential listing is NE LIMHP 18 as documented.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
He offers services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Nebraska

Languages

English