Therapist (Plattsmouth Office)

Education: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Licensure: PLMHP

Professional Experience: 17 years in law enforcement, speaker at 3 international conferences on the topic of compassion fatigue,vicarious trauma, and burnout.

Hobbies: BBQ, woodworking, snowboarding, scuba diving

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Jason Kellen, BS

In-Home Services Provider
(Council Bluffs Office)

Education: Bachelors of Sociology from Morningside University

Experience: Direct support professional at Trivium Life Services

Hobbies: Music, concerts, collecting movies, art, playing guitar, dining out, family, friends

Therapist (Plattsmouth office)

Education: Masters in Counseling student affairs and Masters in medical marriage and family therapy

Licensure/Certifications: Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Provider

Experience/Accomplishments:Worked with kids on the spectrum, worked with drug abuse, and worked in maay different sectors anddemographics non-profit and, private

Hobbies/Interests:Like being at home researching desired topics around healthy relationships with all nouns

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Sierra Smith

Administrative Assistant
(Plattsmouth Office)

Education:Graduated High School from Kearney Nebraska High School.

Licensure/Certifications:Medication Aide

Experience:With over a decade of experience in customer service, I have honed my skills in communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building to deliver exceptional customer experiences. I thrive in fast-pacedenvironments, handling inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction withprofessionalism and empathy. My ability to adapt to diverse situations, manage multiple responsibilities,and provide solutions-driven support has made me a reliable asset in any customer-facing role.Passionate about creating positive interactions, l am committed to exceeding expectations and fosteringlong-term customer loyalty.

Hobbies/Interests: enjoy being outdoors in my free time as well as crocheting projects.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(Woodbine Office)

Education: Associated Degree Nursing (Registered Nurse) at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs,2014. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha, 2017. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha,2020 Post-Master’s Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Walden University in Minnesota, 2024.

Licensure/Certifications: Registered Nurse in 2014, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)- 2021, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)- pending

Experience/Accomplishments: Nursing experience in long-term care, hospice, long-term acute care, family practice clinic, medical-surgical, heart and vascular, intensive care, palliative care and hospice, and mental health.Member of the National Nurse Honor Society- Sigma Theta Tau, Tau Tau Chapter, member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Member of the Association of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.

Hobbies: Reading, traveling & skydiving: traveled to Egypt and made a skydive over the Pyramids of Giza.

Insurances Accepted: ll Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Jenna Heiny

Administrative Assistant
(Avoca Office)

Education: Graduated from AHSTW

Hobbies: Fishing, Horse back riding and Scrap Booking

Therapist Intern (Council Bluffs Office)

Education: University of Nebraska Omaha – BS in Psychology with mental health concentration and minor in medical humanities Bellevue University – Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in process)

Experience/Accomplishments: Working at Boys Town as a Behavioral Health Tech. Working with kids for over two years, with behavioral issues.

Hobbies/Interests:Play golf, watch football, marvel fan, WWE fan, Forumula One fan

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Therapist Intern (Council Bluffs Office)

Education: Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education (BSED)Master of Arts English as a Second Language (MAELL)

Licensure/Certifications: Nebraska Teaching LicenseProfessional

Experience: Middle school teacher for Omaha Public Schools 2016 to current. Paraprofessional before teaching for 6years. Childcare provider for 9 years previously.

Hobbies/Interests: designing homes, gardening, cooking, and working out

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Therapist (Plattsmouth Office)

Education: Master of Social Work, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Licensure: Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, State of Nebraska
Clinical Social Worker, State of Nebraska
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Professional Experience: Experience working in hosptial settings, corrections, residential treatment, and schools. Experience working with SPMI, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, and substance abuse.

Modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused, Person Centered, Strengths Based, and Motivational Interviewing.

Hobbies: Traveling, working out, spending time with family, and anything adventurous

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield , United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare, Cigna, Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue) , Cigna

Therapist (Council Bluffs Office)

Education: Bachlors of Arts – Psychology, University of Mississippi
Masters of Clinical Social Work, Rutgers University

Licensure/Certifications: LSWA- MSW

Professional Experience/Accomplishments: 3 years of child therapy

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Working out, Pickleball, Swimming, Shopping, Movies, Concerts

Insurances Accepted: All Iowa Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare/UBH/Optum, Aetna, Midlands Choice, Tricare , Nebraska Medicaid (Nebraska Total Care, UHC, Healthy Blue), Medicare, Cigna