Shelby Henderson, LIMHP
I am a LIMHP who graduated from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with my Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have previously worked at Williamsburg Behavioral Health Center, Blue Valley Behavioral Health, Voices of Hope, and Richard Young.
I believe that everyone has a personally unique journey that has led them to where they are today. As a counselor, I feel it is important to have a strong connection with my clients in order to understand where they have been, where they are now, and where they want to go. It takes strength and courage to deal with aspects in our own lives that are not bringing us fulfillment. This is why I believe that counseling is one of the biggest steps a person can take in order to reach a happier and more fulfilling life. Growth is obtained during this process and is achieved by looking deep within oneself. By doing so, a person can discover their strengths and question negative perceptions they have about themselves that do not lead to a healthy lifestyle.
Throughout my career I have had experiences working with a wide range of clients and struggles. I take personal interest in working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image issues, and disordered eating. It is important to gain a deeper meaning of the types of thoughts, emotions, and actions that are perpetuating these negative mental health concerns, which can be combated by focusing on using one’s strengths, positive thoughts, getting active, and improving connections with important others. In today’s society we feel great pressure to maintain a specific body image, which can lead to negative eating habits, feelings of anxiety over the need to be perfect, and depression and low self-esteem for not fitting this mold. When someone struggles with accepting themselves, this can lead to struggles in their relationships with others as you cannot fully be committed to your relationship with others when you are not fully committed to yourself first. I strive to help my clients feel comfortable in their own skin and to pursue the life that best fits them, not what society pressures them into accomplishing. When it comes to feelings of anxiety and depression, it is often caused by a person’s idea of who they must be. I believe that by discovering who they are and working towards being the best version of that, a person is freed from these feelings, as they no longer have to strive for something that they are not.
When working with my clients, my ultimate goal is for them to reach a place in which they feel they are in control of their own lives and can achieve whatever inspires them. It is important that those who walk through my door feel that they have someone who supports and accepts them unconditionally. Clients that have come in contact with me have noted that they feel they can freely talk without being judged and that I am able to understand where they are coming from. This allows them to feel a sense of trust and reliability they may be lacking in their life.
If you are ready to make that first step toward a more fulfilling life that includes stronger relationships, self-acceptance, and creating the best version of yourself- call today (402) 325-0117 x13 or book online.
Lani Glaser, LICSW, LIMHP
I have nearly 30 years experience working in health care settings. Some of that work involved hospice care, which has taught me the value of making the most of the time we have and the relationships we care about. Before obtaining my Masters degree in Social Work, I worked as a Registered Nurse. These combined experiences have given me a holistic perspective and the recognition that physical wellbeing and strong relationships play critical roles in mental health.During my social work education I was able to work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, and to participate on an eating disorders treatment team.I am aware that many people’s lives have also been impacted by addiction, either in themselves or in those they love, and I am knowledgeable about the principles of recovery and 12-Step work. I value the role that spiritual health plays in many people’s lives, and am open to exploring both traditional and non-traditional aspects of spirituality.
Nicole Kauk, LMHP, LPC
Nicole has worked in a general mental health clinic, and has had experience with a wide range of folks, including children, teens, adults, and the geriatric populations. She’s done individual work as well as with couples and families. She has been trained to be ready for many different client issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, grief, self-harm, behavior issues, relationship issues, aging, and life stage issues. She has worked in the office setting, and has experience with in-home and the nursing home setting. She uses an empathetic cognitive behavioral approach, with elements of motivational interviewing, reality therapy, and solution focused therapy as needed by each individual person.
Robert Troyer, MA, LIMHP, LPC, CISM
BA – Eastern Mennonite University, 1981- Bible and Christian Ministries
MA – Doane University, 2001 – Counseling
Licensed: State of Nebraska, Independent Mental Health Practitioner, Professional Counselor
Certifications: Critical Incident Stress Management
Specializations: Robert is a marriage and family therapist and works with adults and adolescents. He works with major mental health disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, trauma, domestic violence, grief and loss, critical incident and stress debriefing, anger and behavior management, addictions, intellectual disabilities, sexual abuse issues, self-esteem issues and geriatrics.
Provides a relaxing atmosphere where his clients feel free to be open, knowing that they will be heard without judgment. This therapist does cognitive behavioral therapy. He has experience working as a licensed independent mental health practitioner in an outpatient mental health clinic and in private practice for the past 17 years, since January 01, 2001.
Anita Lovell, LIMHP
Anita is one of AdultSpan Counseling’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinic and parenting training clinicians. She draws on skills from Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help develop healthy boundaries and relationships within families. She also works with the Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to help children and non-offending parents recover from traumatic experiences such as abuse, neglect, accidents, and injury. Anita has worked as a CASA volunteer, received training and supervision at Monroe Meyer UNMC and has worked with adults with intellectual disabilities at Beatrice State Developmental Center. She has been in private practice since 2012.
Andrea Strecker, MS, LIMHP, LMFT
I have worked in the mental health field since 2014 where I began working with at-risk children and adolescents in residential and shelter settings. Throughout that time, I developed my passion for working with adolescents that feel like they have been given up on and have no one on their side. I took that passion and earned by Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln in 2018, and am now a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Marriage and Family Therapist. During my graduate studies I gained experience working with youth, couples, families, and adults with major mental illness at UNL’s Family and Couple Clinic, as well as the Lincoln Regional Center. I have since spent my professional career working with youth that are part of the Juvenile Justice System in several community-based programs and in-home services.
J. Kipp Lanning, LIMHP, LPC
Passionately believes that couples respond to therapy when they see that things can be different. The goal is to help the relationship feel alive, passionate and open to the future. Therapy is about change – it is about doing more of what works, and less of what does not. Kipp helps men and women be their best in relationships through communication skills, intimacy skills, conflict management skills and learning how each person wants to feel in or about the relationship. Kipp also works with issues such as anger management and sexual performance/satisfaction. In practice since 2008, he uses a combination of CBT, EFT and Solutions Focused therapy that is action oriented, goal driven and homework tested for real world results.