Our providers

Mental Health Practitioners

Our Providers offer services for Veterans, Active Military & their Families.

We offer evidence-based treatments to include EMDR, CBT, DBT, Brainspotting, CPT, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Provider Roster

Shane Berry

LIMHP, LADC

Omaha, NE

Shane Berry

LIMHP, LADC

The continuum of life can be complex. If you can agree, then you are not alone. In this journey there are definite cork screws that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, off track, and at a loss. Change presents challenge and your interest that brings you to view this page only acknowledges that at the core – you are competent. Seeking professional guidance can help provide clarity, turning challenges into personal opportunities for growth and development, getting you back on course in leading a healthier and happier life. As a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, and a dually credentialed therapist (LIMHP, LADC) trained in EMDR, my specialty is related to treating mental health, substance use, and/or trauma. With over 20 years of applied experience, my primary specialty is in tailoring a treatment that best meets your individual needs

Carmelita Christian

LIMHP, EMDR, CBT

Omaha, NE

Carmelita Christian

LIMHP, EMDR, CBT

At Holistic Counseling we care, and we are here to help. We focus on the growth of the whole person, mind, body, and soul. We work with you to establish goals and empower you to reach those goals.

Richard Clark

LIMHP

Omaha, NE

Richard Clark

LIMHP

My goal is to empower you to live your best life. I have 9 years of experience in counseling adults, children, couples, and families. My aim is to help you meet your goals in a relaxed and comfortable setting to build self-esteem, clear thinking, and healthy ways to handle stress. My specialties include utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationships, stress management and life transitions. I am also trained in LGBTQ issues, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Andrea Degner

LMHP, LADC

Omaha, NE

Andrea Degner

LMHP, LADC

Real change comes from the work we do within ourselves. I truly believe you have the answers you are seeking within yourself, but may need help to find them. The work we will be doing together is important, and I want you to have the utmost confidence and trust in the therapeutic relationship we build. In our sessions, I like to take a positive approach to build that working relationship to set useful and attainable goals towards a mentally healthy lifestyle. By utilizing motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, I know we can make progress towards that final goal. I specialize in work with clients ages 13 and up, who may be struggling with Depression, Anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. I also work with couples and I am Gottman Method trained. I welcome all genders, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. I have worked in Human Services with youth for 5 yrs and adults for 12 yrs. I have my Master’s of Social Work from the University of Nebraska Omaha. I really enjoy working with people, and it is a wonderful thing to witness the progress clients can make for the positive.

Teresa (Teri) Echtenkamp

LIMHP, EMDR

Omaha, NE

Teresa (Teri) Echtenkamp

LIMHP, EMDR

Teri is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. She has spent most of her career working in outpatient settings. Teri has had extensive training in using play in therapy. Her specializations include grief work and sand tray.

Madison Euse

LIMHP, LPC, NCC, PLADC

Omaha, NE

Madison Euse

LIMHP, LPC, NCC, PLADC

I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Nebraska. My clients are typically 19 years old or older. In my practice, I utilize EMDR for trauma of all ranges. In addition to trauma healing found with EMDR, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Gottman's Method. These approaches allow clients and I to dissect one's core beliefs, where those came from, resolve the misdirection, and promote positive and rational internal dialogue and coping skills. My goal is to not only get clients to a state of peace and comfort with their trauma, but to propel them forward to a fruitful and happy life.

Marc Franczak

LIMHP

Omaha, NE

Marc Franczak

LIMHP

Developing a safe, comfortable, and trustworthy professional relationship is one of my top priorities. The other priority is helping you through the obstacles that life throws at us. Utilizing evidence-based practices specific to each client, the focus is you and your treatment goals. I work with individuals with a large assortment of concerns, from personality disorders, depression, trauma, body image, LGBTQ issues, men's issues, LGBTQ, relationships, assertive communication, self-esteem, self-compassion, and health and wellness. In addition, I have an array of experience conducting psychological evaluation and is my ongoing passion. I believe our experiences and struggles are guides to self-growth and self-awareness. Everyone deserves a chance at happiness and peace, sometimes we need a guide to help us get there. Let me be that guide.

Ally Grasmick

MBCT

Omaha, NE

Ally Grasmick

MBCT

Ally is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. She received my Master's degree in Clinical Counseling, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. She works with adolescents, adults, and couples. Ally’s therapeutic approaches include choice theory/reality therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She encourages clients to live with better intention and understanding by sharing their experiences and bringing awareness to our basic human needs to feel secure, lovable, free, empowered, and fun!

Tracy Grothe

LIMHP, LPC, NCC

Omaha, NE

Tracy Grothe

LIMHP, LPC, NCC

Sometimes life throws us a serious curveball, whether it’s coming to terms with a new medical diagnosis, adapting to the demands of life with a disability, coping with the stress of career transition, or the loss of a significant relationship, these dilemmas can send us reeling. Any traumatic life event can leave us angry, sad, anxious, confused, isolated or just plain stuck and overwhelmed. My trauma focused practical counseling philosophy supports clients of all ages coping with unresolved childhood trauma, relationship conflicts, financial stress, and vocational challenges presented by change, loss, new or existing disabilities, aging, illness and other disruptive life transitions. If it's coping with the stress of career transition, military related trauma or the loss of a significant relationship, these dilemmas can send us reeling. Any traumatic life event can leave us angry, grieving, sad, anxious, confused, isolated or just plain stuck and overwhelmed. Words I live by: “Trust in the Process” Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much! By Hellen Keller Together, we can handle life’s curveballs.

Jane Marie Infantino

DBT, TIC

Omaha, NE

Jane Marie Infantino

DBT, TIC

My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life; every step of your journey. Life can be painful. You, however, can control the suffering by learning new ways to think, act and live. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families work through a variety of issues and facilitate the change they desire. Providing a safe and comfortable environment we explore current and past issues that are creating problems, while fostering personal insight and change. I have experience working with all ages and populations who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, life-transitions, serious illness and injury and infidelity. Licensed in the state of Nebraska, I utilize a variety of techniques, to help you better realize that you are the expert of your life and believe therapy begins with a non-judgmental stance. I am Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC) certified. When working with relationships, I follow the Gottman Method.

Jessica Martinez

LMHP, LCSW, ART, TF-CBT

Omaha, NE

Jessica Martinez

LMHP, LCSW, ART, TF-CBT

Hi, my name is Jessica Martinez. I have nearly 10 years of experience working with teens and adults who have experienced crisis and varying forms of trauma to include sexual abuse, human sex trafficking, domestic violence, witnessing violent crimes, or witnessing a death. I also have experience working with first responders, veterans, active military and their family members. I provide individual therapy with a concentration on older teens and adults. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated and ready for a change. Therapy is your time, and time is something we can't waste so let's make the most of it. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and CBT which are all evidenced based practices for those who may experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, & many other mental conditions.

Jlee Mitchell

LMHP

Omaha, NE

Jlee Mitchell

LMHP

With more than 18 years of direct care and management experience in the human service field, JLee Mitchell has made it her life’s work to support and empower others. JLee holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling for Youth and Family Services and is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. JLee has an extensive background working with at-risk youth, trauma survivors, victims of domestic violence, and families in crisis. Through the years, she has provided quality treatment services to youth and families while collaborating with the juvenile justice system, educational programs, and health and human service agencies to ensure a well-rounded system of care. JLee’s treatment modalities incorporate trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, social-skill development, goal setting, and parent training that empower individuals to work through challenges and achieve positive growth and outcomes. JLee has parlayed her direct-care experience into leadership roles over the years by providing consultation, evaluation, training and quality management support to other non-profit direct care providers and administrative leaders throughout the country. Additionally, she is a certified trainer and has been an adjunct professor for Master’s level courses through Bellevue University. This diverse skill set has enabled JLee to combine therapeutic techniques and consulting tools to help others overcome adversity and reach their fullest potential.

Dominque R. Moreno

CBT, EMDR

Omaha, NE

Dominque R. Moreno

CBT, EMDR

As a therapist I enjoy working with Teens, Young Adults, LGBTQI+, and Military individuals. Issues that I can address include depression, trauma, addiction, PTSD, self-harm, family conflict, peer relationships, and any life event you are struggling through. Taking that first step can be hard, I want to build that therapeutic relationship with you, to encourage and support you in your journey to a healthier life.

Tracey Lynn Pearson

LMHP, LMSW

Omaha, NE

Tracey Lynn Pearson

LMHP, LMSW

A healthy mind and emotional state are essential in having peace. It is just as important as physical health. My goal is to help you realize your potential to achieve health and wellness, and to love your life more! I am a clinical therapist, mindfulness coach and trauma-informed restorative yoga teacher. I approach therapeutic relationships with warmth, respect, empathy, and even some humor. It takes courage to begin therapy. I will work with you to create a safe, comfortable space for honest exploration so we can tackle your concerns together. I look forward to participating in your journey to restoration and peace. I am trained through EMDRIA in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have a certificate in mindfulness based cognitive therapy. My specializations include treating traumatic stress, depression, difficult life transitions, anxiety disorders, suicide and self-harm, stress management, self-esteem, and mood disorders.

Shelli Reams

LIMHP

Omaha, NE

Shelli Reams

LIMHP

It is my job to help you find a way which helps resolves the difficult experiences in your life. I want to let you share your story fully, even when you think it may make me uncomfortable. I can handle what you have to share. I am trauma informed, and have training in EMDR, CPT, substance abuse, sand tray, and DBT as well as others I mix in. My approach is fit to you and your needs. I am so looking forward to talking with you to see if we are a good fit for each other as there is nothing more important to me than you having the therapist who is the best fit for you to get to the life you want. I have been in practice for 5 years and am a veteran of the Marine Corps Reserves.

Sadie Renander

MS, LMHP

Omaha, NE

Sadie Renander

MS, LMHP

Sadie is an Air Force Veteran and a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner based in Omaha with over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field in residential, outpatient, in-home, and hospital settings. The majority of that time has been spent working with individuals, children, and families dealing with trauma, abuse, relationship conflicts, depression, and anxiety, among other issues. Sadie's mix of management and direct client care experience gives her unique ability to both engage in and explain the therapeutic process with clients so that they understand the work they are doing to improve their mental and emotional health. Sadie starts from a person-centered approach, believing there are no cookie-cutter answers to life's challenges. Her specialties include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trust-Based Relational Intervention. She begins by learning about the client and their own personal goals, with a focus on empathy and connection, in order to determine the most appropriate modality to fit the needs of the client. Sadie also has experience as the client, so she knows the feeling of vulnerability related to asking for help. From this perspective, she makes it her first priority to create a therapeutic environment that feels safe for everyone.

Becky Soppe

MS, LMHP

Omaha, NE

Becky Soppe

MS, LMHP

Becky specializes in youth and families. She has a passion for helping others see their strengths and potential as God has designed them. She has significant experience with adolescents with mental health issues including Anxiety, Depression, other Mood Disorders, ADHD, and with severe behavior disorders including Oppositional Defiance Disorder and Conduct Disorder. She also understands the stressors these challenges can cause families and enjoys helping parents learn healthier parenting techniques to meet the unique needs of their children.   Becky earned the Bachelor of Science Degree from Concordia College In Seward, NE with Elementary Education endorsements in both Early Childhood and Special Education. She taught for five years at a Lutheran School in South Omaha where she also served as the Director of their Before and After-care Programs. Following teaching, Becky and her husband, Allyn, lived at Boys Town as Family Teachers where they served severely at-risk boys and their families for nine years. Becky gained the Master of Science Degree in Youth and Family Services from Bellevue University in 2012. During this time, she had experience counseling youth with severe mental health disorders at Boys Town’s Psychiatric Residential Treatment facility. Prior to starting as a full time therapist at GracePoint, Becky was a Community Director at Boys Town serving severely at-risk young women.

Michael V. Stillman

DBT, CBT, EMDR

Omaha, NE

Michael V. Stillman

DBT, CBT, EMDR

Michael V. Stillman obtained his Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University. Following graduation, he provided individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents, families and adults. Much of these efforts were dedicated towards helping those in the inpatient psychiatric hospital setting, where extensive experience was acquired in treating individuals with personality disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. DBT, CBT, and EMDR are the main modalities used by the practitioner. Prior to becoming a mental health therapist, Mr. Stillman was employed as a case worker for homeless services, where he helped house individuals struggling with trauma, mental illness, and addiction, in addition to being head chair of the organizations LGBTQIA* resource group.

Kim Story

LIMHP, ART, CBT, EMDR

Omaha, NE

Kim Story

LIMHP, ART, CBT, EMDR

I am passionate about meeting you where you are, helping you redefine what is important and achievable, and creating a path to get there. I utilize a varied approach and have training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy to assist you in resolving distressing images and decreasing negative physical sensations. I look forward to meeting you, discussing your story and creating a new chapter. My specialties include working with client’s who are struggling to find their place in their life, whether that is due to career issues, relationship issues, stress management, anxiety management, or someone that is just in need of developing new skills to be successful in their life. Empowering clients to regain their sense of self and purpose is my goal. I offer a supportive relationship, including humor as laughter can heal, create a safe place for you to explore life struggles, understand difficult issues, develop new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations to lead a more successful life.

Alicia Villescas

LIMHP, CBT, DBT

Omaha, NE

Alicia Villescas

LIMHP, CBT, DBT

"Take the breath of the new dawn and make it part of you. It will give you strength." - Hopi Nation. I believe everyone is on their path to self-discovery. The secret to healing is accepting where you are, forgiving yourself, loving yourself, and having self-compassion. You will be pleasantly surprised at what you can attract when you start believing in yourself. Let's work together to reclaim your power and peace! As a therapist, I create a warm, open, and encouraging environment that cultivates space for growth, healing, and empowerment. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy to meet the individual needs of my clients and their treatment goals. I combine experience, education, creativity, mindfulness, and a down-to-earth approach. I have experience with youth and families, individuals, and couples. I provide support for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, disruptive behaviors, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, severe and persistent mental illness, comorbid disorders, co-occurring disorders, TBIs, grief, and trauma.

Michelle Wilhelm

LMHP, CBT, DBT

Omaha, NE

Michelle Wilhelm

LMHP, CBT, DBT

I enjoy working with adults, children and service members. I have experience helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and chronic mental health concerns that have been negatively impacting their life or relationships. We will come up with methods to manage your stress while also focusing on self-improvement. Let our therapy sessions be a place to safely express your thoughts and feelings while learning to implement practical tools to improve your mental health. I strive to create a compassionate place for you to explore your unique life experiences, whether past traumas or current life stressors. I utilize a person centered and trauma informed approach to incorporate modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Kate Cross

MA, LMHC, LIMHP

Council Bluffs, IA

Kate Cross

MA, LMHC, LIMHP

Kate Cross welcomes children-adolescents, women, adults, seniors, couples and families. Her experiences include therapy techniques for the following: DSM disorders; Autistic and Asperger’s, Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behaviors, Separation Anxiety, Mood, Depressive, Bi-Polar, Anxiety, PTSD, Adjustment, Trichotillomania, and Personality Disorders. She utilizes Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and other skills for enhancing parenting skills. As an educated Christian therapist, Kate can utilize scripture and faith-based interventions when requested. She also provides marriage, family, and couples’ therapy. Kate utilizes theoretical orientations which are empowered by Action Oriented Theories integrating; cognitive, behavioral and rational emotive behavior therapy techniques. Kate has certifications in Adlerian Play Therapy, EMDR for anxiety, fear, pain and trauma, yoga, meditation, relaxation, breathing, chakras, PCIT, and DBT. Kate includes inventorying personal beliefs and values, current events and triggers, evaluating negative and positive cognitions, assessing irrational and rational beliefs for empowering self-awareness, acknowledgement, and an honest portrait of reality to incorporate change and transformation.

Danielle Bauer

MS, LIMFT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman Method

Lincoln, NE

Danielle Bauer

MS, LIMFT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman Method

CBT, DBT, EMDR, Gottman Method. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families within a relational perspective. At my practice, I help couples in a variety of areas, which include becoming a better parent, strengthening your relationship, and working through challenges your marriage may be facing (i.e. infidelity, talk of separation/divorce). I also help individuals who are looking for help with relationship problems or through a variety of individual challenges (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma, grief). I believe we each have our own strengths and abilities to manage the difficulties that life brings us. Sometimes we lose sight of these and need guidance finding ourselves again, whether it's individually or within our relationships. My goal in therapy is to partner with you to find your unique strengths and help you build the skills to find a path towards happiness within yourself and in your relationships.

Byron Bratt

LIMHP

Lincoln, NE

Byron Bratt

LIMHP

I received my Master’s degree in Counseling from Doane College. My specialties include: Single Incident Trauma, Complex Trauma, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Grief, Loss, Fear, Phobia, Adjustment to Change, Depression, and Anxiety. I approach therapy from the viewpoint that, you, the client are the expert in your life. My role is to assist you in determining, understanding, and resolving whatever is distressing you. I believe the best way to accomplish this is looking for the root-cause of an issue, resolving it, and provide you with coping skills to help manage in the future. I accomplish this by using multiple types of therapeutic approaches including: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused, Person-Centered along with being full trained in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization, Reprocessing) for the treatment of multiple types of trauma.

Mary L. Gieseke

MA, LIMHP, LADC

Lincoln, NE

Mary L. Gieseke

MA, LIMHP, LADC

Mary specializes in substance use, mental health and trauma therapy. She has been working in intensive substance use outpatient treatment for the last 8 years and with that work, understands that mental health concerns and trauma often go hand in hand with addiction.   Mary graduated from Concordia Teacher's College with a Bachelors of Science in Teaching and taught in the Lutheran School system for 7 years. She remained active in the Lutheran Church as a Worship Director and Women's Ministry Director for another 28 years. In 2012, she graduated from Doane University with a Masters in Counseling. Since then, Mary has received additional training in EMDR, DBT and EFT, which are all treatment approaches for individuals with trauma, anxiety and other mental health concerns.

Brenda Rohren

LIMHP, LADC

Lincoln, NE

Brenda Rohren

LIMHP, LADC

Brenda’s focus for the outpatient treatment program is to help individuals and families heal from difficult life situations. People often face overwhelming challenges. She believes that no matter what happens in life, we always have choices. Brenda is a Registered Service Provider for criminal justice clients. She is also a Certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II) for treatment of complex trauma, and a Board Certified TeleMental Health provider (BC-TMH). Brenda has also completed Levels 1 and 2 training in Clinical Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, dissociation, addiction, and domestic violence as well as military personnel, veterans (and their families), and first responders (e.g., law enforcement, EMTs, 911 dispatchers, Emergency Department personnel). Brenda is listed on the Registry of EMDR Therapists for 911 Telecommunicators.. Brenda is located in Lincoln Nebraska.

Jolie Vega

LMHP CBT, EMDR, ACT

Lincoln, Ne

Jolie Vega

LMHP CBT, EMDR, ACT

Jolie is a military veteran who is passionate about all things related to supporting mental health-related services and has a love for local nonprofit organizations.    Jolie’s early professional experience was more directly related to finance and business, to include working in financial management for the Air Force as well as installing computer software for banking institutions when employed at Fiserv.   More recently she has been excited to serve in mental health-related capacities from suicide prevention management to providing support to individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Jolie offers clients a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard, supported, and empowered to navigate through challenging seasons together.

Sarah M. Worley

LIMHP, LADC

Lincoln, NE

Sarah M. Worley

LIMHP, LADC

Sarah specializes in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Mindfulness. Sarah graduated from Doane University in 2013 with her Master of Arts in Counseling. Sarah enjoys working with adolescents and adults with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. She is well-versed in major mental health, trauma, and personality disorders. She believes in individualizing treatment based on each person's needs and collaboratively working with each treatment provider in order to ensure the best outcomes for her clients.

Elizabeth Harrison

LIMHP

Deshler, NE

Elizabeth Harrison

LIMHP

I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) for the state of Nebraska. My specialties include working with client’s who experience parent-child conflict, grief, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families as a trainer and therapist, including Crisis Response Therapy with Law Enforcement, teaching parenting classes, and therapist for a behavioral health residential unit. I love working with individuals and families and assisting them with making small changes that develop into a big impact within their lives. I would love to help you make those small steps into a huge victory for you. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Motovational Interviewing, Trauma and Grief.

Jana Longacre

LCSW, LIMHP

Columbus, NE

Jana Longacre

LCSW, LIMHP

I graduated in 2007 with a Master's in Social Work from Arizona State University, as my second career, after working in crisis centers and helping manage my husband's printing business. In Arizona, I worked with children in crisis for 8 years, then 3 years with adults who have experienced trauma. I completed my EMDR training in 2017 and have been using this technique with clients ever since. I moved to the heartland of Nebraska in 2019, and now focus on supporting adults to move through difficult experiences to create fuller, more joyful lives. I take a collaborative approach with my clients, working together and trusting my clients' wisdom to find their hope and healing. I specialize in EMDR therapy to address issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships. Most of my clients have tried other therapies before and felt like it didn't truly help in the ways they hoped. EMDR therapy can be a great strategy. It doesn't require talking in detail about the distressing issue, but instead, allows the brain to resume its natural healing process, and often more quickly than other psychotherapies.

Michael Sullivan

LICSW

Norfolk, NE

Michael Sullivan

LICSW

Michael Sullivan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Nebraska. He is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, and a Certified Disordered Gambling Counselor. Michael has been practicing in Norfolk, Nebraska since 1995. He has been interested and studied the impact of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for many years. As such he has found PTSD as more the norm than the exception among our veterans. He also sees the secondary effects of PTSD on family members of vets. Michael has been trained in online courses with Janina Fisher in Sensorimotor Therapy and also Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems, both leading edge approaches to the treatment of trauma.

Debby Linse

MS, PLMHP, NCC, CBT, EMDR

Stuart, NE

Debby Linse

MS, PLMHP, NCC, CBT, EMDR

Debby works with children, adolescents, women and men of all ages, most of whom have experienced anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, abuse, and/or depression. Debby had a remarkable 26 years as a nurse and realizing the transformative impact mental health can have, Debby decided to pursue a career in mental health to enhance her effectiveness in working with people.

Shannon Peterson

LMHP, MSW, CBT, DBT, Cognitive Therapy

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Shannon Peterson

LMHP, MSW, CBT, DBT, Cognitive Therapy

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) LMHP in the State of Nebraska. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in the State of Iowa. I see clients from age 14 and up. I strive to empower others to develop the skills and tools they need to be successful. My goal is to help you create awareness about your life, so you can decide where you want to make changes. We will focus on your strengths and work through barriers that prevent you from living your best life. I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Interpersonal Process Therapy to help people develop insight, awareness and skills to become empowered in life.

Dave Hoyt

LIMHP, LADC

Grand Island, NE

Dave Hoyt

LIMHP, LADC

Dave Hoyt is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Therapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Willowbrook Mental Health. He's been in the area for several years in various human service capacities. He has a passion for helping people wherever they are in their life journey. Having grown up with several foster brothers and sisters (approximately 48), worked in corrections for ten years, including the local county jail and Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, as well as approximately twelve years in social work type positions. Additionally, several years of counseling experience and helping those with their own unique needs allows him to understand the importance of being empowered and truly having a voice in what takes place in one’s life. He takes great pride in being able to provide quality experienced care to all that he serves. Dave utilizes a strength based, solution focused, client based and cognitive behavioral blended approach in the support he provides to those served in order to help them live the most fulfilling life possible. He has experience working with families, children of all ages, teens, adults of all ages, including special needs individuals. He is available to facilitate group training or consultation should the need arise.

Sarah Spellbrink

LIMHP

Grand Island, NE

Sarah Spellbrink

LIMHP

I believe all people have a desire to grow and develop into who they were created to be and I am privileged as a mental health professional to walk alongside individuals, couples and families as they pursue health, healing and purpose in life. I am a licensed independent mental health practitioner and work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I engage in counseling with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of concerns including the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief/loss, parenting, and family/marital conflict. I specialize in helping people who have been impacted by trauma to process the thoughts and feelings related to their past experiences and develop a positive sense of self, meaningful relationships in the present, and hope for their future. I define trauma as any experience that has had lasting negative impact on a person. So much of the anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, body image issues, substance abuse, etc. that clients struggle with are related to unresolved thoughts and emotions connected to past experiences. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UNL in 2003 and in 2006 received my Master’s Degree in Counseling from UNK. I utilize an integrative approach within my work with clients, which means I tailor my approach to each individual client’s needs, preferences, and counseling goals as opposed to only utilizing one approach. I am trained in various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sidebar, there are a LOT of acronyms in the world of psychology!! As someone who specializes in working with trauma survivors, I frequently engage clients in a type of therapy called EMDR, which helps clients resolve emotions, negative beliefs about themselves and behavioral patterns related to past trauma, allowing them to come to a deeper sense of who they are, including confidence in their strengths and gifts as well as acceptance of their imperfections. EMDR is the best tool I’ve found for helping people resolve their past and truly move forward into a new chapter of life. For more information about EMDR go to emdria.org. In my personal life, I’m a wife, a mother, a reader, a sports fan and a huge fan of movie series (Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Avengers, The Chronicles of Narnia, this list could go on and on…I’m a nerd at heart!) I love Jesus and greatly enjoy working with clients from a Christian perspective if that fits for the person, particularly helping those struggling with accepting God’s love for them and who desire to have a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. I regularly engage in Bible study, sing on the worship team at my local church and help with Sunday school.

Suzanne Riley

LIMHP, LDAC, BSP, MBCT

Grand Island, NE

Suzanne Riley

LIMHP, LDAC, BSP, MBCT

Suzanne is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Brainspotting Practitioner. Suzanne has an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Central Community College as well as a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Women’s Studies as well as a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Suzanne has over 20 years of experience working in the helping profession as a therapist with additional experience in working at an inpatient mental health facility, volunteering as a domestic violence advocate, assisting those experiencing physical and developmental disabilities, and counseling in a correctional facility. Suzanne enjoys working with individuals with co-occurring diagnoses, major mental illness, trauma, adjustment orders, and relationship issues.

Emily Mertens

LIMHP, CMFT, PLDAC

Kearney, NE

Emily Mertens

LIMHP, CMFT, PLDAC

I am a mental health therapist in Kearney, NE with over 10 years of experience in the field. I was trained in EMDR in 2015 and over the years have found EMDR to be very effective in helping clients in the healing process. So many of my clients have come to me at rock bottom and through our work together were able to restore hope for their future. I specialize in working with clients who are struggling from traumatic and distressing events. I primarily utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques. Why work with me? I get it. Not only do I have 10 years of experience helping people through their experiences, years ago I went through the healing journey with EMDR as the client. That's how I know it can work! Life CAN get better! You CAN have amazing relationships and reach your goals. My passion comes from the gratitude that I feel from being helped through my own tough times and the privilege of being able to help others make it through their tough times. To be a good therapist I believe we have to have done our own work to be in a place to best help our clients.

Michael Keegan

LIMHP

Hastings, NE

Michael Keegan

LIMHP

Somatic Experiencing, Post Induction Therapy, ART. My name is Mike Keegan, and I am licensed as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska. I help people process underlying trauma that leads to anxiety, depression, relational issues, and addictions. I utilize Somatic Experiencing, the Meadow's model, and other various trauma-informed approaches. Having spent time as a client in therapy myself, I understand the difficulty of taking each step along the path towards healing that my clients are taking. I have gratitude for their trust in sharing their journey with me. Therapy is my third career following my service on active duty in the Army. I chose therapy as a profession because the part I loved most about my previous careers was the ability to get to know and connect with people. My personal goal in each session is to have you leave with a more regulated nervous system than you entered with. My long-term goal is to help you finish therapy, equipped to be more comfortable with yourself and with your life as soon as possible.

Betty Johnson

LIMHP, LADC

Gothenburg, NE

Betty Johnson

LIMHP, LADC

At times, everyone needs refuge from the storm, a comforting and safe place to unload, and inspiration to move ahead. I empathize with you, as I have faced and overcome many of the same battles as you. Many of us struggle with traumatic events in our lives that are overwhelming. Many of us have addictions that cause chaos and destruction. We want to rise above these issues and find peace. We can do this together. Cada persona, tarde o temprano, necesita un refugio, un lugar seguro donde se puede desahogarse. Aqui esta el lugar, conmigo. Yo entiendo sus batallas porque yo he luchado y superado muchos de los mismos problemas. I have 34 years’ experience as a therapist licensed in both addictions and mental health. I am very fond of the arts and creativity, so sessions not only include conversing, but also play, art and music therapy, storytelling, empty chair techniques and gestalt "action therapy." I specialize in EMDR therapy which is excellent for working through deep trauma.

Matt Fosket

MA, LIMHP, NCC, TF-CBT, AF-CBT, PCIT, EMDR

North Platte, NE

Matt Fosket

MA, LIMHP, NCC, TF-CBT, AF-CBT, PCIT, EMDR

I enjoy working to build connections between you and the people that matter. My personal experience as a husband and parent influences my intentions as I help families strengthen their relationships. My role as a parent affects how I relate to my clients as I lean into my personal experiences, parenting children both adopted and biological, including the challenges of parenting teens. As a male therapist, I recognize the value that therapy can have for all people, including men. Men are often reluctant to initiate therapy services, often leaving symptoms untreated or turning to unhealthy strategies to cope with their struggles. I hope to lessen the stigma and provide therapeutic services for adolescent and adult men as you seek to improve your well-being.

Jenee Hill

LIMHP, LADC, LMHP, MA, ED, EMDR, DBT, MI, SFT

North Platte, NE

Jenee Hill

LIMHP, LADC, LMHP, MA, ED, EMDR, DBT, MI, SFT

I am a dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders therapist who is client centered, I believe everyone is unique with their own story and that clients have to follow their own journey toward healing. My passion is to work on promoting wellness, recovery and wholeness for individuals/families dealing with mental health and/or substance use disorders. I utilize Evidence Based Practices (EBP) to assist patients to reach and succeed with goals." I am a Clinically Licensed Independent Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Trained in EMDR, and a Certified Professional in the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association Model: I am also a Nebraska Registered Service Provider for Adult and Youth Substance Use Disorder Evaluations." I also offer CPP and TF-CBT.

Stephanie Morse

LMHP

North Platte, NE

Stephanie Morse

LMHP

Stephaine Morse graduated from the University of NE at Kearney in 1996 where she received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. After graduation she worked with at risk families and youth in a variety of positions that consisted of direct staff care, case manager and in home community services for five years. During those five years she was also pursing her Master of Education specializing in Community Counseling at the University of NE at Kearney. After receiving her Masters degree in 2001 she became licensed through the State of NE to provide mental health counseling. Since 2001 she has remained in the field of counseling where the majority of her career has been in a private practice setting working with mental health and pursing her license in substance abuse counseling. Stephaine’s passion through out her career is to strengthen individuals and families in identify their vision in life with finding the correct path for them. Stephaine has been trained in evidence practices that address trauma, child behavioral issues, domestic violence and family disruptions. These types of evidence based practices address the ages of infants to adults, which includes individual and family therapy.

Kristal (Kris) Steinbeck

LIMHP, CBT, MBCT, DBT

North Platte, NE

Kristal (Kris) Steinbeck

LIMHP, CBT, MBCT, DBT

While having and developing a skill set in evidence-based practices is an important attribute to being a therapist, I believe that developing an ability to respond to people authentically is the most important way people get their needs met. Over time I have gained multiple disciplines that have allowed me to discover who I want to be, therefore guiding my clients towards discovering who they want to be simply by educating them and being in it with them as they discover what’s next for them. Kris has 18+ years of experience in treating mental health concerns for all ages in a variety of settings. She has worked in hospital-based systems (adolescent and adult partial care, inpatient care, intensive outpatient care), Outpatient Care Systems, Pediatric Clinics, and Public-School Systems. Kris has grown three different businesses over the course of her professional experience. Prior to becoming a Mental Health Therapist, Kris has 8 plus years of collaborative experience working with families in home, working with individuals in crisis (dispatching for 911 Services) coaching, day camps, and personal development camps with teen girls.

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