JAMES LAUFENBERG, LMHP, LADC
James has over twenty years of experience in the behavioral health field starting as a caseworker in a correctional youth facility. Since then he has gained experience in adolescent groups homes, long term residential treatment facility, alternative education settings, and partial day programs. James' experience with adults includes inpatient, partial day and outpatient psychiatric settings, outpatient chemical dependency programs. James has extensive experience working with and within the Criminal Justice system conducting substance abuse and co-occurring evaluations, domestic violence assessments, pre-sentence investigations and recommendations for treatment. He has taught college level courses for other professionals seeking to obtain their LADC, and operated his own private practice and consultation agency. James is experienced in working with adults struggling with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and is Board of Mental Health trained in the State of Nebraska. In addition, he is a certified facilitator for Real Colors and is trained in the ASI/CASI assessments for the criminal justice system of Nebraska.
James earned his Bachelor of Science Public Administration Degree from the University of Nebraska as an Adult Learner. He completed his degree after 9 ½ years of attendance while raising a family and working full time. He then earned his Masters Degree in Counseling from Bellevue University.
James' approaches to therapy include Cognitive Behavioral. Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He believes in the premise that a client's progress is directly related to the therapeutic alliance developed between a clients and the professional, so he works diligently at developing a strong relationship with all clients.
He specializes in working with adults who may be struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression and/or those involved with the court systems.
James earned his Bachelor of Science Public Administration Degree from the University of Nebraska as an Adult Learner. He completed his degree after 9 ½ years of attendance while raising a family and working full time. He then earned his Masters Degree in Counseling from Bellevue University.
James' approaches to therapy include Cognitive Behavioral. Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He believes in the premise that a client's progress is directly related to the therapeutic alliance developed between a clients and the professional, so he works diligently at developing a strong relationship with all clients.
He specializes in working with adults who may be struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression and/or those involved with the court systems.