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Ellen Shafer-Lind, LIMHP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ellen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ellen. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Nebraska

Recent reviews

I really like working with Ellen.

Reviewed November 2024

Ellen is great! Very kind and thoughtful. Gave me some new ways to think about a situation.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Ellen

  • 36 years' experience
  • Female
  • LIMHP

My purpose in counseling is to provide encouragement, insight, and guidance to individuals and families so they find resolution and peace.

In addition, I am versed in Grief and loss counseling, developing problem solving skills, gender issues and marriage/couples' counseling.

I am also versed in Veterans issues, having work with all types of Veterans through the VA for 5 years.

I enjoy my work, as you may have noticed, I have been counseling for 31 years.

I typically use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which is an evidenced based therapy for most mental health diagnoses. However, I use other formats of counseling so to better individualize counseling to your needs.

I do understand counseling for some is rather scary, yet I believe you will fast realize that I have compassion and empathy for your issues. That I will be available to help you as often as possible unt l " you feel solid on your own two feet".

My education background :1988 Graduate of UNO MSW Degree

1993 LMHP and CMSW Licensure

2012 Certified IP Counselor

2015 Provisional Certified Disordered Gambling Counselor

Work History:

Richard Young Hospital Adolescent Unit, Home-based Counselor

Veterans Health Administration

I am currently in private practice.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Depression Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Ellen Shafer-Lind's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245409689.

  • LIMHP · Nebraska · 3517 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Ellen Shafer-Lind

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Listens Understand Understanding Wonderful Comfortable Confident Helpful Recommend

I really like working with Ellen.

Reviewed November 2024

Ellen is great! Very kind and thoughtful. Gave me some new ways to think about a situation.

Reviewed November 2024

Super great

Reviewed July 2024

Ellen is an amazing therapist. She listens to you and what you are saying and helps you understand some of the underlining reasons you might be hurting and how you might face that enough to feel better if not to completely remove those concerns

Reviewed April 2024

Ellen is amazing. I feel really comfortable talking with her. she checks in on me and compliments me, which I never knew how much it meant to hear that from someone. Really made my day to hear

Reviewed March 2024

Ellen is a phenomenal listener and has great experience. She is also very patient and asks questions to help understand the situation better, which makes her a great therapist.

Reviewed February 2024

Ellen is kind and listens. I appreciate her feedback.

Reviewed February 2024

I have never been to any sort of counseling in my 57 years of life. I came to a crossroads where I felt I needed somebody. Through BetterHelp I was able to meet with Ellen, she really did set me on the right direction. I would recommend her to anybody.

Reviewed January 2024

She is amazing, wonderful and kind; she is confident and does her job very well! I’m truly blessed to have her in my life and as a counselor! I know God put her in my life and I pray she continues to bless others as she has blessed me!

Reviewed May 2020

I have only met with her once, but I am planning on more sessions. She has been very good about reaching out to me though.

Reviewed November 2023

I’ve only meet with Ellen once so far. She’s kind, gives good opinions to try and very responsive on messages!

Reviewed September 2023

Ellen listens so well and is so good and having conversations. I told her my needs and she is very intentional about providing them to me. I cam see her effort and genuinely enjoyed our conversations.

Reviewed September 2023

Great therapists helps out a lot

Reviewed August 2023

Very open, honest, and, empathic.

Reviewed November 2022

Ellen has been very understanding and very supportive!!

Reviewed August 2020

Very kind, nurturing, fun, and a great listener.

Reviewed June 2020

Ellen is really wonderful and has such a way of understanding and feeling my feelings and then able to help me navigate and give me new perspectives through my issues.

Reviewed June 2020

Very nice and experienced.

Reviewed April 2020

Ellen has been very helpful with her ideas and she is not one sided. She is here to help us both see what we need to get worked out.

Reviewed April 2020

Ellen is a great counselor- she helps understand possible reasons I’m reacting to situations and helps me dig a little deeper. She also offers reading materials so I can learn about myself and how I’m feeling

Reviewed March 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ellen Shafer-Lind offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ellen Shafer-Lind works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ellen Shafer-Lind speak?

Ellen Shafer-Lind speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ellen Shafer-Lind have?

Ellen Shafer-Lind has 36 years of experience.

Where is Ellen Shafer-Lind licensed to practice?

Ellen Shafer-Lind is licensed to practice in Nebraska.

Does Ellen Shafer-Lind accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Ellen Shafer-Lind does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ellen Shafer-Lind offer?

Ellen Shafer-Lind offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ellen Shafer-Lind?

Ellen Shafer-Lind can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ellen Shafer-Lind?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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