Alternative Counseling Center

At our counseling center, we are dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. Our mission is to tap into an individual's strengths and help guide clients to a new potential in their relationships and sense of self, bringing peace and balance in their daily life. We understand that seeking help can take courage, but we believe that with treatment, you can lead a more fulfilling and better life.

Our team is led by Lisa Terwilleger, a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Nationally Certified Counselor. Lisa earned her Bachelor's Degree in General Studies with an emphasis in Psychology from the University of Nebraska Omaha and her Master's Degree in Counseling in 2007. She has extensive experience working in a private practice setting, providing mental health and substance abuse counseling to a variety of clients, treating a wide range of mental health disorders. Lisa has presented at the conference level, presented workshops, and is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors.

Services Offered

We provide counseling services for adolescents, adults, families, and the aging. Our services are designed to help our clients deal with difficulties in life, environmental influences, and other predisposing factors that can contribute to unhealthy emotional states. We work with clients experiencing depression, anger management, anxiety/panic, stress management, grief/loss, women's issues, bipolar, couples counseling, PTSD, parenting, life transitions, illness, elder issues, substance abuse, self-esteem/growth, and infertility issues.

We believe that mental health disorders are prevalent in our country at alarming rates, affecting people of all ages, races, and sexes. Current statistics indicate that in a given year, 1 in 3 people will have an incident of a mental health disorder, and over the span of a lifetime, the incident increases to over 50% of the population suffering from some form of mental health issue. Fortunately, with treatment, a majority of people can make significant improvement.

Our therapeutic approach focuses on empowerment, restructuring destructive thought and behavior patterns, acceptance, and overall emotional wellness. We work with our clients with an empathetic, nurturing, and supportive approach, with acceptance and constructive feedback that taps into the potential of the client's personal strengths and values.

Our Treatment Approach

We practice therapy that focuses on the emotional well-being of individuals, couples, and families. Our treatment approach is based on the belief that every person has the potential to grow and change. We work with our clients to identify their strengths, values, and goals, and to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and concerns.

Our approach to treatment is collaborative, respectful, and individualized. We believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of the healing process, and we strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Accepted Insurance Plans

We accept most insurance plans. Please contact us to verify your insurance coverage and benefits.

Welcome

If you are experiencing difficulties in your life or having problems in your relationships, know that you are not alone, and help is available. We welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have about our services or the counseling process. We offer a free phone consultation, and we are committed to providing compassionate, confidential, and evidence-based counseling services.