Our Counselors & Therapists

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, LCSW, LMHP

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.

 

Kaitlyn Harper, LIMHP

Kaiti’s passion for helping others began with an interest in working with adolescents.  She followed

this passion in college to help others with a focus on education and psychology. Kaiti carried this forward by attending University of Nebraska at Omaha counseling program.  She graduated in 2018 and started putting her passion into action working with parents, families, and schools to relieve problems related to children’s behaviors including defiance, emotional dysregulation, poor social skills, low self-esteem, and verbal and physical aggression. 

Kaiti has also been certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through opportunities and connections with University of Nebraska, Omaha.  PCIT is a form of therapy that helps blend behavioral expectations and positive relationship building skills to help manage difficult grade school child behavior such as tantrumming and not following directions.  She is passionate about PCIT as she has seen how rewarding it is for the families she works with.  Kaiti understands how problematic behaviors can make even simple daily tasks stressful for families such as mealtimes, bedtimes or even just getting out of the house in the morning. She says:

I work to help families by creating a healthy, trusting relationship between parent and child.  This happens through helping parents find appropriate boundaries and consistency.  I enjoy working closely to understand the unique challenges each family faces. This helps me to find solutions that are individualized and realistic for that family. I love when a  family reports feeling confident in their ability to get through stressful behaviors and enjoy harmonious family functioning.

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.

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.

Carla Hammer, MS, PLMHP

Carla is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Provider in the State of Nebraska (supervised by Nicole Kauk, LIMHP, LPC) and completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling in 2012 at Bellevue University. She has almost a decade of clinical experience across a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, psychiatric and substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention training for law enforcement, and private practice. She is most passionate about working with adult adoptees to address core underlying issues of adoption (e.g. attachment, grief and loss, and identity formation) and has been trained as an adoption-competent mental health clinician. Traumatic life experiences and early losses create elevated risks developmentally, physically, emotionally and behaviorally in adoptees and youth in guardianship or foster care, including a 4 times greater risk in suicide attempts compared to non-adoptees.  Carla Hammer is NTI™ trained. NTI™ trains therapists because having an adoption competent therapist is key to developing a therapeutic relationship that allows adoptees to increase well-being and stability.

She also has a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups across the life span in the following areas:

• Anxiety Disorders
• Behavioral and Discipline Challenges
• Self-Harm Behavior
• Trauma and Abuse
• Family and Relationship Issues
• Anger and Stress Management
• Suicide Assessment and Risk Reduction
• Self-Image and Self-Esteem Issues
• Addictive Diseases

Carla utilizes an empathetic and holistic approach while encouraging each client to take an active and engaged approach in their treatment. She is trained in several therapeutic modalities including trauma-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing. Carla is committed to helping people reach their life goals so that they may live to their potential and enjoy living life along the way.

Call 402-325-0117 x 4 or book online!