My name is Aly, and I am licensed in the state of Nebraska as an independent clinical social worker. I hold a bachelors and masters degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I currently live in central Nebraska with my family and work full time as a high school Social Worker. I also sponsor the high school’s LGBT club to provide safe spaces and advocacy for vulnerable students. I have been working with children (birth-19) and families for 14 years, with 6 years of clinical experience. My specialty includes identifying trauma, attachment styles, and neurodivergence and the impact these areas have on a client’s current mental wellbeing. I also specialize in supporting and treating individuals who are ADHD and/or LGBTQIA2S. In addition to my professional experience, I serve on the Nebraska chapter board of directors for the National Association of Social Workers in support of Certified Social Workers across the state. Further, I serve in the Education Steerage Committee of the Nebraska Legal Action Fund. In my free time, I love to travel and explore new places with my family. I also enjoy cross stitching, solving puzzle games, playing with my cat and dog, and binge watching my favorite TV shows.

Licenses and Certifications
NE-#2156
NE-#1827
NPI-#1730680364
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor

Supervision

As a dedicated and experienced supervisor for mental health clinicians, I offer a unique approach to supervision that embraces a strengths-based perspective through an ecological systems lens. I prioritize the development of positive relationships with my supervisees, recognizing their essential role in supporting growth and professional development. Additionally, I am deeply committed to social justice, advocacy work, and ethical practice, understanding that these principles are fundamental to providing holistic care for clients seeking treatment. By integrating evidence-based practices with a systemic perspective, I empower clinicians to explore complex issues and develop comprehensive solutions that address the broader context in which clients exist. Together, we will navigate the intricacies of the field, fostering personal and professional growth while ensuring the highest quality of care for clients.

Diagnosing

Overall wellbeing is based on many factors including genetics, generational trauma, attachment style, social and environmental issues, access to healthcare, and so much more. When working on a diagnosis, I find it important to thoroughly assess a client's symptomatology, their strengths, their culture, their interpersonal relationships, and the life experiences they have encountered. I then work to differentiate between various diagnoses to give clients the most accurate information about their current mental wellbeing. One thing I can guarantee when I meet with a client is that they will feel heard, understood, and valued.