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Delores "Dee" Willits-Rahrs, LIMHP

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I hope as you read my profile, you will know that if you decide to work with me, I will give you my respect, encouragement, and share my knowledge with you. Our sessions will be focused on finding solutions to your issues, whatever they might be. I am an independent licensed mental health counselor, and have worked in the field for over twenty years. During that time, I have worked with individuals, couples that are together, and couples that are separated. I have worked with families coping with addiction, and many individuals coping with mental health issues such as: depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, OCD, ADHD, to mention a few. Sometimes problems were precipitated by life changes such as : loss of loved one, health , financial issues, and work and family conflicts. My approach is client-centered which was Carl Rogers' approach, simply "make friends". I want my clients to feel emotionally safe and know that we are in this recovery together. We assess the problem and make the treatment plan together. I also use Reality Therapy which helps them assume responsibility for their choices and actions and as they learn this, make better decisions going forward. CBT and RET are two more modalities that I find useful. All these are helpful tools for clients, but I find it's important to teach clients the art of forgiveness for others and themselves, "acceptance ". Add a dose of humor now and then, and life feels much lighter and worth living!! Clients actually look forward to their sessions. I hope you'll consider coming in to work together. Degrees: BS, MS, Licenses: LMHP 1510, LIMHP 1233 State of Nebraska

Professional experience

31yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NE LIMHP 1233

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Delores "Dee" Willits-Rahrs. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dee is wonderful. I felt comfortable with her within the first 2 minutes. After just a few sessions I have realized that she has vast knowledge and experience in every area that I need help with. (and there are several) ha -- I feel like I totally lucked out that she had the time to add me as a client.

Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Delores "Dee" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dee is the very best!

Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Delores "Dee" for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Dee has saves my life. When I signed up I was in a real bad place, but during the time I have been meeting with Dee, I've been able to focus on gratitude, and make positive movements forwards. Dee is kind, understanding, and doesn't judge. 100% reccomend her! Thankyou Dee!

Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Delores "Dee" for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Super sweet and caring. I feel very heard by her.

Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Delores "Dee" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dee has been a joy to work with. I love that she is super encouraging to me.

Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Delores "Dee" for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

Dee is special. If you landed her as your therapist, you’re in more than capable hands. She listens, she cares, she’s for you. She’s been through real fucking shit herself abd is no stranger to pain that is soul deep. That’s why I trust her.

Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Delores "Dee" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd