Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Rita works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHP
- Licensed in
- Nebraska
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rita
Rita Ham is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) with four decades of experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges. She began her career in community-based substance use treatment and has spent many years working in residential and outpatient settings. Rita focuses on practical strategies that people can use day to day.
Her approach is warm and interactive. She builds a trusting relationship and works honestly with each person to set clear goals.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize skill building, coping techniques, and tools to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life. Rita draws from cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment work, and other well-known practices. She has long worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, anger, grief, and relationship strain.
When appropriate and with permission, she involves supportive people in a client’s progress. Rita has worked with individuals, couples, and groups across a range of settings. For the past several decades she has concentrated on outpatient care for adults and on helping people translate therapeutic insights into everyday changes.
Her style balances compassion with gentle challenge to encourage real movement toward goals. People who choose Rita can expect straightforward talk, concrete skills, and a focus on what matters most to them. She invites those ready to move from where they are now toward where they want to be to begin the first step.
What Rita works with
Everything Rita lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rita's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rita lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to act in ways that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rita will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they adjust strategies over time so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different situations. Video helps with face-to-face interaction while phone calls use less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or when someone prefers shorter, written exchanges. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Rita
What concerns does Rita often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as anger, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, building trust while offering honest feedback and practical skills. Sessions focus on goal setting and tools people can use each day.
What is her professional background?
Rita has 40 years of experience, starting in community substance use treatment and moving through residential and outpatient settings over her career.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHP credential and practices in Nebraska as a licensed mental health practitioner.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Rita offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.