Coleen Lachowitzer

Practical, strengths-based therapy for life transitions

LIMHP Nebraska

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Coleen

Coleen Lachowitzer, LIMHP, brings six years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and challenges adjusting to life changes. She emphasizes clients' strengths and works from the belief that each person knows their story best, using that insight as a foundation for change.

Background and approach

Coleen values the courage it takes to begin therapy and focuses on empowering clients as they pursue a more satisfying life. Her practice draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered approaches.

This range allows her to tailor sessions to the presenting concerns while fostering practical coping skills, emotional awareness, and more effective patterns of relating. Located in Nebraska, she offers services in English and accepts international clients, and she pairs collaborative therapeutic work with respect for each person's goals and pace.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Colleen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. ACT helps people clarify values and build psychological flexibility so they can move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist works with each client to determine which methods and exercises best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for scheduling that fits busy lives and for continuity when in-person meetings are difficult. These options support flexible access to licensed professionals and make it possible to practice skills and maintain contact between sessions in ways that suit each person's routine.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related areas such as body image, communication problems, and caregiver stress.

What is the general therapeutic approach and style?

The style emphasizes client strengths and collaboration, using practical, skills-based techniques along with reflective exploration to help clients meet their goals.

How much experience does this clinician have?

The therapist has six years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns.

What credentials and location are associated with this provider?

She is licensed as an LIMHP in Nebraska with license number NE LIMHP 4365 and practices from that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered for remote work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preferences and scheduling.

How does pricing and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial 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)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Nebraska

Languages

English