UNO Counseling Department and Community Counseling Clinic

04/09/2026

This summer, we speak Spanish 💬
Este verano, hablamos español 💬

The UNO Community Counseling Clinic is proud to offer counseling sessions in Spanish this summer.
La Clínica de Consejería Comunitaria de UNO se enorgullece de ofrecer sesiones de consejería en español este verano.

Three of our student clinicians will be providing services in Spanish, with support and supervision from a Spanish-speaking licensed therapist.
Tres de nuestros consejeros en formación brindarán servicios en español, con el apoyo y la supervisión de una terapeuta licenciada que también habla español.

We are committed to making mental health care more accessible for our community.
Estamos comprometidos a hacer que la atención de salud mental sea más accesible para nuestra comunidad.

Reach out to get connected—we would love to support you.
Comuníquese con nosotros para conectarse—nos encantaría poder apoyarle.

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04/07/2026

Grief is bigger than we often realize.

When people hear the word grief, they often think of the death of a loved one. But grief can arise from many types of loss—some of which are less visible but still deeply meaningful.

We may grieve:
• Relationships that ended
• Life transitions or major changes
• The life we hoped we would have
• A loss of stability, health, identity, or community
• The version of ourselves we were before something changed

These experiences can bring sadness, confusion, anger, or longing—because grief is a natural response to loss, even when the loss isn’t traditionally recognized.

Giving yourself permission to acknowledge these feelings is an important part of healing. You do not have to minimize your experience just because others may not see it.

All grief deserves space, compassion, and support.

04/01/2026

Many mental health conditions have early warning signs.

Before disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other serious mental health conditions fully develop, people may experience prodromal symptoms—subtle changes that signal the brain may be struggling.

These early signs can include:
• Sleep disturbances
• Social withdrawal
• Changes in thinking or concentration
• Mood instability
• Declines in school, work, or daily functioning
• Changes in perception or unusual experiences

Because these symptoms are often gradual or easy to overlook, people may dismiss them as stress, burnout, or personality changes. But recognizing these patterns early can make a meaningful difference.

Early support and intervention can improve outcomes.

If you or someone you know is experiencing concerning changes in mood, thinking, or functioning, talking with a mental health professional can help clarify what’s happening and identify next steps.

Seeking help early is a sign of strength, awareness, and care for your well-being.

04/01/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month 💚

Counseling supports people through some of the hardest—and most meaningful—moments in life. Whether it’s navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, strengthening relationships, or simply having a space to be heard, counseling matters.

At the UNO Community Counseling Clinic, we see every day how access to care can change lives. That’s why we’re committed to providing low-cost, high-quality services while training the next generation of counselors.

This month, we celebrate:
✨ The courage it takes to seek help
✨ The growth that happens in the counseling process
✨ And the counselors doing this work every day

If you or someone you know could benefit from counseling, this is your reminder—you don’t have to do it alone.

04/01/2026

We are so thankful for Dalia and the work she does! ❤️

Meet a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Recipient 🏆

Counseling alumna Dalia Ruvalcaba Perez is a licensed mental health therapist and owner of Radiant Counseling. She will receive a Distinguished Promising Professional Award at our April 10th event.

03/31/2026

Congratulations Dr. Rudra! 👏🏼

Help us congratulate Counseling's Dr. Praveen Kumar Rudra on receiving the 2025 Guardian of Peer Review Excellence Award from the Journal of International Students, recognizing his outstanding editorial leadership and contributions to global scholarship. 🎉

03/28/2026

To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we will be offering FREE sessions for Summer 2026.

We provide individual, group, couples, and family counseling for the community. Our clinic is staffed by advanced graduate students in UNO’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and supervised by fully licensed faculty.

We are open Monday-Thursday 12:00-7:00p, and Friday 11:00a-4:00p for in person or telehealth sessions. To schedule a session or make a referral, please call us at 402-554-4882, email us at unocounclinic@unomaha.edu, or visit our website, https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-education-health-and-human-sciences/counseling/community-counseling-clinic/index.php

We are looking forward to connecting with you!

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*Please note, due to our status as a training clinic, we cannot see court-mandated clients.

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The Community Counseling Clinic at UNO is a service provided by the College of Education, Health, and Human Service's Department of Counseling. Clients from the Omaha community can receive high-quality, low-cost counseling services from graduate students who are working towards a degree and licensur...

03/27/2026

Most of us would never say to a client, student, friend, or child:
“You’re not doing enough.”
“You should be further by now.”
“Your worth depends on your productivity.”

But we say versions of those things to ourselves all the time.

What if instead we practiced:
✨ “What I’m feeling is valid.”
✨ “I can give myself grace.”
✨ “My worth is not defined by my work.”
✨ “I’m allowed to say no.”
✨ “Look how far I’ve come.”

Self-compassion isn’t lowering the bar.
It’s creating enough internal safety that growth becomes sustainable.

This week, notice how you speak to yourself — especially on hard days.

If you wouldn’t say it to someone you care about, it might not belong in your inner dialogue either.

03/26/2026

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03/24/2026

When someone has lived in stress, trauma, chronic anxiety, or even chronic pain for a long time, their inner dialogue often sounds like survival:

• “This will never go away.”
• “I’m always afraid.”
• “I’ve gone backwards.”
• “I can’t handle this.”
• “I need to fix this.”

Survival talk isn’t weakness — it’s a nervous system trying to protect you.

Healing begins when safety talk slowly becomes possible:

• “Healing takes time.”
• “Fear is just a pattern.”
• “Recovery is up and down.”
• “It’s okay to feel this.”
• “I can let this be.”

In therapy, we’re not forcing positivity. We’re helping the brain experience enough safety that the language begins to shift on its own.

If you notice survival talk in your mind this week, pause — not to fight it, but to gently offer it something safer.

03/22/2026

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Praveen Kumar Rudra on receiving the Guardian of Peer Review Excellence Award (2025) from the Journal of International Students!

This recognition reflects his commitment to excellence, scholarship, and meaningful contributions to the global academic community.

We are grateful for the leadership and impact you bring to our students, our program, and the field. Congratulations! 👏

03/20/2026

Today Dr Tran and Instructor Moore presented on technology, connection, and vulnerability for BHECN.