UNO Counseling Department and Community Counseling Clinic

12/10/2025

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👏 Counseling graduate student Roberta Bacelar Lovato contributed to recently published research in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science, helping to develop and test a VR-based mindfulness intervention for university students.

Read the study ⬇️
https://hubs.ly/Q03V1Pwg0

12/09/2025

Emotional weight isn’t measured by how something looks from the outside.
It’s shaped by your history, your nervous system, your support system, and the meaning you attach to an experience. Two people can face the same situation and feel very different things—and both responses are valid.

At the UNO Community Counseling Clinic, we help clients understand why something feels heavy and teach skills to navigate that weight, including:

🧠 How stress and trauma impact the brain and body
💬 How to notice and name emotions without judgment
📉 How avoidance increases emotional load over time
🛠️ Coping strategies that build resilience
🤝 How support and connection reduce emotional burden

You don’t have to minimize your feelings to “deserve” support.
If it’s heavy to you, that’s enough—and we’re here to help.

12/05/2025

The holidays can be meaningful, but they can also be overwhelming. Here are a few gentle reminders to help you protect your peace this season:

❄️ It’s ok to say no. Protect your time and energy by choosing what feels manageable and meaningful.
❄️ Stick to what you can afford. A healthy budget is self-care.
❄️ Honor your grief or mixed emotions. Joy and sadness can coexist. Holidays might be rough. You don’t have to pretend; your feelings are valid.
❄️ Do things that energize you. Make space for the activities, people, and quiet moments that help you recharge.
❄️ Limit commitments. You don’t need a packed calendar to have a meaningful season. Simplifying can be powerful.
❄️ Take breaks. Step away when you need to breathe, reset, or find grounding during stressful moments.

Take what you need this year, and let your well-being be a priority. 💛
— UNO Community Counseling Clinic

12/02/2025

Did you know that our practicum students train right here in our clinic, supported by licensed supervisors and a team of dedicated faculty? This allows students to step into the work with confidence, receive feedback, and develop strong clinical skills in a structured, supportive environment.

At the same time, we are committed to meeting a real community need. Our clinic provides free and low-cost counseling for:

✔️ Children
✔️ Teens
✔️ Adults
✔️ Families
✔️ Couples

We believe that high-quality mental health care should be accessible without long waitlists or financial barriers. By opening our doors, we serve individuals across the Omaha community and Nebraska via telehealth while also helping our students grow into thoughtful, ethical, and compassionate counselors.

We are thankful to offer something truly unique, both for our clients and for our graduate counseling students. ❤️🖤

We won’t be taking new clients until the new semester begins, but if you are interested in helping our students, you can check it out here:
https://lnkd.in/gWHKazcj
We offer telehealth all over Nebraska and in person in our clinic on Dodge Street.

And if you have been thinking about counseling as a profession and want a unique clinical program, check out our website: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-education-health-and-human-sciences/counseling/index.php

11/30/2025

✨ A gentle reminder for today:
We can’t always control what life throws our way — the unexpected storms, the sudden shifts, the hard moments we never planned for. But we can choose how we respond, how we steady ourselves, and how we adjust our sails.

This beautiful reminder to center our mindset as we move through the week. 🌿💙

What’s one small adjustment you can make today to move yourself toward calmer waters?

11/28/2025

We are so fortunate to have our team who do so much for our college! They are fantastic!

Officially in our winter era ❄️ Big thanks to Jim, Kelvin, and Emma from our Tech Office and Jarod from the Dean's Office for setting up our annual holiday tree in the Roskens Hall Atrium!

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the UNO Community Counseling Clinic & Counseling Program!

Today and every day, we are deeply grateful for the people who make our work meaningful:

✨ To the clients and community members who trust us with their care — thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you. Your courage and resilience inspire everything we do.

✨ To our incredible students — thank you for choosing to learn with us, showing up with curiosity and heart, and committing yourselves to becoming compassionate, skilled counselors.

✨ To our adjunct instructors and supervisors — your dedication, mentorship, and unwavering support create a learning environment where people feel safe, encouraged, and empowered.

As we pause for the holiday, we’re reminded of the privilege it is to serve, teach, learn, and grow with such an amazing community.

🍁 Wishing you rest, warmth, and connection this Thanksgiving.

11/26/2025

We are so proud of Dr Brooks and the work he is doing with music and mental health!

👏 Counseling graduate student and UNO School of Music Associate Professor Dr. Matthew Brooks presented new research on mental health challenges in professional musicians at the recent Barcelona Conference on Arts, Media, and Culture.

Learn more ⬇️
https://hubs.ly/Q03V1ZCb0

11/23/2025

At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, we are proud to train the next generation of Clinical Mental Health Counselors—professionals who blend science, compassion, and clinical expertise to help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive.

🎓 What It Takes to be a Licensed Counselor

Students in our 60-credit Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program complete:
• Rigorous coursework in diagnosis, ethics, multicultural counseling, trauma, addictions & more
• 700+ hours of hands-on clinical training in our Community Counseling Clinic and in the community with our partners
• Supervised practice with licensed clinicians
• Training in evidence-based counseling skills and theories

📜 Becoming a Licensed Counselor in Nebraska

Graduates go on to:
• Obtain Provisional LMHP
• Complete 3,000 supervised post-graduate hours
• Pass the national counseling exam
• Continue lifelong learning and ethical development

💛 A Career That Makes a Difference

Counselors help people:
• Manage anxiety, depression, and major mental illness
• Heal from trauma
• Navigate relationships
• Build resilience and hope

11/22/2025

Today we honor International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day.

For those who carry the weight of losing someone to su***de, this day is for you.
A reminder that you are not alone.
A reminder that connection, community, and hope are still possible.

We stand with survivors, families, friends, and communities who are navigating grief, healing, and remembrance.
If today is heavy, we see you.
If today brings connection, we celebrate that with you.
If today brings both—you’re not alone in that, either.

💜💙 You matter. Your story matters. Your loved one matters.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:
📞 988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (24/7)
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11/21/2025

Day two of NSCA!

11/20/2025

Dr Tran presenting on the Trauma informed peer advocates program (TIPA) at NSCA