Laurie St. Patrick

Christian Counselor

About Me
This section has been written and re-written a few times. What does one say about themselves in a role such as a therapist? I feel like I’m writing to you (whom I haven’t yet met), trying to sell my personality and highly trained skill-sets, yet I have no idea what you are looking for when it comes to therapy. Depression can look very different from anger issues, which can look very different from career counseling. I am not only trained in all of these areas, but have extensive experience as well, alongside other major concerns such as anxiety, relationship issues, major and minor traumas, couples counseling, family counseling, etc.

What makes me different from other therapists?
I’m a licensed mental health therapist based in Nebraska, and I’ve been serving in helping and healing roles for over two decades. My journey began in 2003, working in public schools, community nonprofits, and private organizations—each experience shaping the therapist I am today. In 2022, I followed a long-held dream and opened my own private practice.

I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Crown College, where I chose to study because I wanted to integrate Christian counseling into my work in a meaningful and effective way. I believe that a person’s relationship with God can be a powerful part of their healing journey.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in a range of evidence-based practices, allowing me to tailor care to each client’s unique needs. I draw from traditional psychotherapy modalities such as Christian Counseling, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These approaches help address a wide spectrum of emotional, relational, and spiritual concerns—from deep trauma work to building healthier thought patterns and relationships.

I work with individuals, teens, couples, and parents, and I have a special passion for supporting those who are:

• Healing from childhood wounds or past trauma
• Navigating major life transitions or marital challenges
• Coping with grief, loss, or significant change
• Struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self-worth
• Seeking deeper, healthier relationships
• Facing questions about identity, purpose, aging, or burnout
• Exploring their faith, spirituality, or relationship with God

My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

So where do you fit into this?
Reaching out for help takes courage—and it’s not always easy to get started. It means being honest with yourself and being open to change. And once that first step is taken, the work can be challenging. Healing often means facing hard things, rewriting old stories, and learning new ways to move through life. There will be ups and downs—because life doesn’t magically get easy just because you start therapy.

But the growth and healing that come from doing the work? It’s so worth it.

While I can’t promise a perfect life, I can help you build a stronger sense of self and learn healthier ways to handle what life throws your way. You’re the one doing the hard work—I’m here to offer support, tools, and encouragement along the journey.

I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. My style is relational, trauma-informed, intuitive, and interactive. I truly believe you are so much more than your hardest moments or biggest struggles.

If you’re ready to begin, I’d love to walk with you on this journey.

Specific Therapeutic Training

2023

2023 – The Increase in Covert Teenage Suicide Ideation and Self-injury: Practical Ideas for
Changing Dynamics, Dr Mayfield, Virtual (AACC)
2023 – Enneagram Informed Mental Health Professional Training, Virtual
2023 – Restorative Wellness Solutions, Jumpstart Gastrointestinal Healing, Virtual

2021

2021- Addiction Severity Index (ASI), Bellevue University, Omaha, Nebraska
2021 – Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) Virtual
2021 – Understanding Trauma in Children and Adolescents, Nebraska Counseling Association Spring Conference, Cathy Schweitzer & Stefanie Armstrong, Omaha, Nebraska
2021- Neuroptimal Training, Omaha
2021 – American Association of Suicidology (AAS) Crisis Training, Boystown
2021 – 2-Day Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps the Score-Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Virtual (PESI)
2021 – Treating Children with Pervasive Emotion Dysregulation using EMDR, Cathy Schweitzer & Stefanie Armstrong

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