Therapy for people who are tired of overthinking, second-guessing, and feeling like they have to filter who they are.
Markie Roberts, LIMHP, LMFT, online therapist in Elkhorn, NE serving all of Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Georgia, & Vermont
You might be overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like you can’t fully show up as who you are in life and your relationships.
Life can feel messy and when you show up to therapy, you probably have a lot on your mind. Maybe something specific happened that week, or maybe it’s a buildup of stress, thoughts, or emotions you haven’t had space to sort through.
I work with clients who want therapy to feel flexible, real, and focused on what actually matters to them.
You lead the session. We focus on what feels most important to you.
There’s no rigid agenda. If something is weighing on you, we make space for it.
I stay engaged and active. I’ll ask questions, reflect, and offer honest, straightforward feedback.
Therapy is for you and you know your life better than I ever will. My role is to support you in understanding it, not to take control of it.
I don’t assign traditional homework. Instead, we focus on meaningful, sustainable change through conversation, insight, and collaborative action.
This is a space where you don’t have to filter yourself. You can show up as you are—your thoughts, emotions, language, and all—with empathy, honesty, and sometimes a bit of humor along the way.
This approach tends to be a good fit if you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you where you are, adapt to what you need, and work with you, not direct you.
It may not be the best fit if you’re looking for a highly structured, step-by-step approach or a therapist who will tell you exactly what to do every step of the way.
Do you want to feel truly understood, maybe for the first time?
I know it can feel scary to start something new, reaching out for help, meeting with someone new, and opening up about your life. I respect that, and I understand that trust doesn’t happen right away. That’s something we build over time.
If you’re here, something probably isn’t feeling the way you want it to. Even being willing to look at that and consider something different is a big step.
And maybe part of you is starting to wonder if it’s time to try something different. I’m here to walk alongside you in that.
I have training and experience working with trauma, perfectionism, and couples, but more than anything, I lead with empathy. I work to understand your experience, even if I haven’t lived it myself. And I recognize that even when experiences look similar, they’re never exactly the same. I take the time to get to know you as an individual.
I once had a client tell me, “You’re the first civilian therapist that I feel like understands.” That stuck with me. That’s what I want for every client, to feel understood.
I’m a recovering perfectionist. I know what it’s like to deal with constant negative self-talk, and the fear that can come with letting go of the parts of perfectionism that aren’t serving you while still wanting to hold onto the parts that feel helpful.
When I was in graduate school, we were encouraged to find our “why”, the reason we keep doing this work, even on the hard days.
At the time, I was working part-time at Gap. One day, a little girl (probably around 4) stopped me and handed me a mini cake and said, “This is for you.” Her mom explained they were handing out cakes for Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Later, I was sitting on my break, eating the cake and reading the note about passing kindness forward and…it just clicked, my reason “why”.
I realized I want to add more kindness to the world. I want to be the reason someone has a better day. I want to be the reason someone doesn’t give up.
That’s how I try to show up with my clients and in my life.
I once shared this story with a client, and he said, “You’ve already done that.” I don’t think that goal is ever finished, but it’s something I carry with me every day. Maybe you’ll be the next person that’s impacted by that.
The way I approach therapy is grounded in a few core values, what I think of as the “Three A’s.”
Autonomy
I respect your ability to make your own decisions. I’m here to support you in figuring out what feels right for you, not to tell you what to do.Authenticity
I show up as myself, and I encourage you to do the same. You don’t have to filter or perform here, this is a space to be real.Acceptance
You’ll be met with acceptance for who you are and where you are. We’ll create a space where you can explore and grow without judgment.
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Credentials
Education & Licensure
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Nebraska
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Iowa, Colorado, Georgia, Vermont
Masters of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy, minor in Communication Studies from University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 2019
Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Emporia State University, 2008
Training & Certifications
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Level 1 Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Living as Partners: Turning Challenges into Opportunities Psychoeducational Program for Couples Training
Attachment-Based Family Therapy Certification
Trained Provider: Military-Focused Care from Star Behavioral Health Providers
Completed Wayne State College’s Supervision Foundations in Counseling, August 2023
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