A New Path Forward - Together

At Paradigm, we provide compassionate, in-office and telehealth therapy for children, teens, families, and adults navigating life’s challenges. Whether you're seeking support privately, or through DHHS or Juvenile Probation, our experienced therapists are here to help you move forward with strength and clarity. You don’t have to face it alone. Your new direction begins here.

  • Candace Newland, LIMHP
    Candace Newland, LIMHP

    Candace, a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP), brings over 20 years of experience helping individuals and families strengthen emotional well-being, relationships, and resilience. Her advanced training in evidence-based therapies—including CBT, DBT, CPT, and trauma-focused approaches—supports clients facing grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, healthy relationships, and more. Candace takes a holistic, systemic view of each person’s life and helps build protective factors to promote long-term healing and fulfillment.

  • Sarah Thompson, LIMHP
    Sarah Thompson, LIMHP

    Sarah, a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP), enjoys working with teens, young adults, and their families. Sarah addresses depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, peer issues, school problems, self-harm, and family relational problems. Sarah is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT).

  • Lauren Jaswal, MA, LIMHP, LPC
    Lauren Jaswal, MA, LIMHP, LPC

    Lauren is a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) and licensed professional counselor (LPC). She is a professor at Southeast Community College, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and The Myotherapy Institute of Nebraska. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), & is a nationally certified adoption competent therapist (TAC).

  • Michele Horsley, LMHP, LPC
    Michele Horsley, LMHP, LPC

    Michele is a licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP), and licensed professional counselor (LPC) with extensive experience in public school settings. She supports clients of all ages and families in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, academic challenges, peer relationships, and life transitions. Michele emphasizes solution-focused care, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to build self-esteem and foster resilience.

  • Sparrow is a provisionally licensed mental health practitioner (PLMHP) who works with children, adults, and families facing emotional and relationship challenges. Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, attachment, and trauma, with a strong emphasis on understanding how early experiences and relationships shape emotional well-being across the lifespan. With a trauma‑informed, attachment‑centered approach, she works collaboratively with clients to build self‑esteem, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilience and insight.

Are you ready to make an appointment? Complete the informational form on our Therapy Services program page.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or safety emergency, call 911. For child safety concerns, contact the Nebraska Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline at 1‑800‑652‑1999. For additional support, the Nebraska Family Helpline is available at 888‑866‑8660.