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Delores "Dee" Willits-Rahrs

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LIMHP Nebraska

Experience
31 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Delores

Delores "Dee" Willits-Rahrs offers compassionate, solution-focused support for people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, depression, and major life changes. She draws on more than three decades of clinical experience to help clients identify practical steps forward, combining evidence-based strategies with a warm, client-centered stance.

Background and approach

Dee emphasizes collaboration in forming treatment plans and works to create an environment where people feel respected and encouraged as they pursue their goals. Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused strategies, and client-centered principles.

This blend allows her to tailor sessions to the situation at hand, whether the work involves coping with grief, caregiver stress, relationship transitions, substance use concerns, or complex co-morbid conditions. As a Nebraska licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP, NE LIMHP 1233), she offers guidance that pairs practical skill-building with attention to values such as acceptance and forgiveness.

Practical approaches for online therapeutic work

Delores "Dee" Willits-Rahrs uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete skills for changing patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her toolkit, supporting clients in clarifying values and learning acceptance strategies to live more consistently with what matters to them. She brings a client-centered orientation as well, creating a collaborative space where the person’s goals guide the pace and focus of sessions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a shared process. She works with each client to determine which combination of CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques best fits their needs and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. The emphasis is on collaboration, practical problem solving, and aligning strategies with the client’s life circumstances and values.

Online therapy with Dee is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access therapy from different locations, while still allowing for active work on skills, goal setting, and the problem-solving strategies she employs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, family problems, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include issues such as caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, divorce and separation, and substance-related problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing respect and encouragement while working toward practical solutions and recovery together.
What is the clinician’s experience in the field?
She brings 31 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families across a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a licensed independent mental health practitioner, LIMHP, with the credential listed as NE LIMHP 1233 and practices from Nebraska.
In which language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients as indicated.
Which session formats does she offer for online work?
She provides a range of session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled 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 steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Nebraska

Languages

English