Child Therapists in Lincoln, NE

Photo of Pamela J. Wheeler - UBU Therapy Farms, MSEd, LIMHP, Counselor
UBU Therapy Farms
Counselor, MSEd, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68522
Nebraska's only animal assisted therapy practice, UBU Therapy Farms, has immediate openings for new clients! UBU offers clinical and therapeutic services and programs for children, teens and adults with unique needs in a safe, inclusive space. As licensed mental health therapists, we can help people who are coping with anxiety, depression, social difficulties, emotional problems, grief, trauma and negative self-esteem. We support those with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. We are proud to support transgender, gender-expansive and non-binary people in our community.
Nebraska's only animal assisted therapy practice, UBU Therapy Farms, has immediate openings for new clients! UBU offers clinical and therapeutic services and programs for children, teens and adults with unique needs in a safe, inclusive space. As licensed mental health therapists, we can help people who are coping with anxiety, depression, social difficulties, emotional problems, grief, trauma and negative self-esteem. We support those with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. We are proud to support transgender, gender-expansive and non-binary people in our community.
(402) 922-7625 View (402) 922-7625
Photo of Maureen Anne Deryke, PLMHP, PMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Maureen Anne Deryke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PLMHP, PMSW
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68516
I am a Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and a Provisional Licensed Master Social Work. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Through my work, I am committed to helping children, adolescents, adults and families overcome trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions to alcohol and drugs, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. I strive to maintain a consistent lens of social justice and empowerment in my practice.
I am a Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and a Provisional Licensed Master Social Work. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Through my work, I am committed to helping children, adolescents, adults and families overcome trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions to alcohol and drugs, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. I strive to maintain a consistent lens of social justice and empowerment in my practice.
(531) 365-0062 View (531) 365-0062
Photo of Carol Starner - Carol Starner, LLC, LIMHP, RPTS, Counselor
Carol Starner, LLC
Counselor, LIMHP, RPTS
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68506
I specialized in working with children who have been exposed to emotional, physical or sexual trauma.
I have been honored to have had the privilege of working with both adults and children for the past 15 years. I believe we all possess and deserve the ability to find a sense of peace, harmony and happiness in life. I have been privileged to work with amazing adults and children and welcome the opportunity to walk beside you in your journey. I am here to assist, empower and advocate for you. If you have been thinking about making changes in your life take the next step and contact me.
I specialized in working with children who have been exposed to emotional, physical or sexual trauma.
I have been honored to have had the privilege of working with both adults and children for the past 15 years. I believe we all possess and deserve the ability to find a sense of peace, harmony and happiness in life. I have been privileged to work with amazing adults and children and welcome the opportunity to walk beside you in your journey. I am here to assist, empower and advocate for you. If you have been thinking about making changes in your life take the next step and contact me.
(720) 726-1451 View (720) 726-1451
Photo of Britt Echtenkamp, MA, LIMHP, RPT, Counselor
Britt Echtenkamp
Counselor, MA, LIMHP, RPT
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68506
Sometimes being a child in a big world is hard.
I am trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, which is a research based, developmentally appropriate mental health intervention for kids. Child Centered Play Therapy uses play - which is the natural language of children - as a means to allow children to process big feelings, inner experiences, struggles and triumphs. My job is to facilitate this play and establish a safe, therapeutic relationship with the child. This relationship, paired with a safe, consistent play environment, has the potential to decrease problematic behaviors, increase self-esteem, increase positive coping skills and improve overall functioning.
Sometimes being a child in a big world is hard.
I am trained in Child Centered Play Therapy, which is a research based, developmentally appropriate mental health intervention for kids. Child Centered Play Therapy uses play - which is the natural language of children - as a means to allow children to process big feelings, inner experiences, struggles and triumphs. My job is to facilitate this play and establish a safe, therapeutic relationship with the child. This relationship, paired with a safe, consistent play environment, has the potential to decrease problematic behaviors, increase self-esteem, increase positive coping skills and improve overall functioning.
(402) 782-1399 View (402) 782-1399
Photo of Jocelyn Kay Sloan, MS, LMHP, Counselor
Jocelyn Kay Sloan
Counselor, MS, LMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68510
I specialize in supporting children and their families experiencing trauma or attachment disruptions.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and their families. However, I additionally work across the age spectrum and throughout the adoption network with adoption-related issues. I see behaviors as communication of unmet needs. As a client-centered therapist, I work to learn where clients have unmet emotional needs, how their family can work to meet those needs, and what barriers there are to that process.
I specialize in supporting children and their families experiencing trauma or attachment disruptions.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and their families. However, I additionally work across the age spectrum and throughout the adoption network with adoption-related issues. I see behaviors as communication of unmet needs. As a client-centered therapist, I work to learn where clients have unmet emotional needs, how their family can work to meet those needs, and what barriers there are to that process.
(402) 382-2766 View (402) 382-2766
Photo of Olivia Christensen, MA, LIMHP, Counselor
Olivia Christensen
Counselor, MA, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68504
Waitlist for new clients
You are not alone, We can do this together. This is a tough time to endure life alone, sometimes you need someone to sit, listen and just be present with you. I am committed to working with children (0-12), Adolescents (13-18) and families to create positive change, joy and healthier relationships. I am dedicated to helping children through traumatic experiences utilizing Play Therapy techniques. I also devote much of my time with Child Parent Psychotherapy to create joy within parent and child relationships and building secure attachments. We can work together in creating an individualized plan for treatment goals and techniques.
You are not alone, We can do this together. This is a tough time to endure life alone, sometimes you need someone to sit, listen and just be present with you. I am committed to working with children (0-12), Adolescents (13-18) and families to create positive change, joy and healthier relationships. I am dedicated to helping children through traumatic experiences utilizing Play Therapy techniques. I also devote much of my time with Child Parent Psychotherapy to create joy within parent and child relationships and building secure attachments. We can work together in creating an individualized plan for treatment goals and techniques.
(402) 279-4598 View (402) 279-4598
Photo of Jordan F. Graham, LIMHP, PMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Jordan F. Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, PMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68504
Waitlist for new clients
Talking about mental health can be a sensitive topic, but my goal is to provide a safe non-judgmental space where you can explore and prioritize yourself and your mental well-being at your pace. I am dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and helping them heal and thrive. My commitment extends to collaborating with children (2-12), adolescents (13-18), and families to cultivate positive transformations, genuine happiness, and stronger, healthier relationships. Additionally, I devote my time to Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), where I aim to improve and create secure connections and environment.
Talking about mental health can be a sensitive topic, but my goal is to provide a safe non-judgmental space where you can explore and prioritize yourself and your mental well-being at your pace. I am dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and helping them heal and thrive. My commitment extends to collaborating with children (2-12), adolescents (13-18), and families to cultivate positive transformations, genuine happiness, and stronger, healthier relationships. Additionally, I devote my time to Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), where I aim to improve and create secure connections and environment.
(402) 347-2326 View (402) 347-2326
Photo of Kareena Boko, LIMHP, LPC, Counselor
Kareena Boko
Counselor, LIMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
Waitlist for new clients
Kareena Boko has more than a decade of experience working with children of all ages and their families. Ms. Boko is proficient in supporting individuals and families of all shapes and sizes to work through even the most challenging of circumstances. Ms. Boko routinely collaborates with formal service providers in the Lincoln area to help her clients find safety, healing, peace and wellness. Ms. Boko approaches mental health with a collaborative care lens and works tirelessly to assure her clients have what they need to meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs.
Kareena Boko has more than a decade of experience working with children of all ages and their families. Ms. Boko is proficient in supporting individuals and families of all shapes and sizes to work through even the most challenging of circumstances. Ms. Boko routinely collaborates with formal service providers in the Lincoln area to help her clients find safety, healing, peace and wellness. Ms. Boko approaches mental health with a collaborative care lens and works tirelessly to assure her clients have what they need to meet their physical, emotional and psychological needs.
(402) 948-2679 View (402) 948-2679
Photo of Kathy Perry, MA, LIMHP, LPC, Counselor
Kathy Perry
Counselor, MA, LIMHP, LPC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68516
I have experience across all life stages from childhood through older adulthood.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families & children who are impacted by a variety of conditions and who are struggling with life issues. Life balance is the goal and that is done through my work, with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, trauma and children with behavioral disorders. Many people struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. An inability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively can negatively impact relationships. I help people identify their strengths, understand, experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.
I have experience across all life stages from childhood through older adulthood.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families & children who are impacted by a variety of conditions and who are struggling with life issues. Life balance is the goal and that is done through my work, with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, trauma and children with behavioral disorders. Many people struggle with a variety of emotional challenges. An inability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively can negatively impact relationships. I help people identify their strengths, understand, experience and express their emotions in appropriate ways.
(531) 214-1611 View (531) 214-1611
Photo of Bri Momchilovich, MA, EdS, LMHP, Counselor
Bri Momchilovich
Counselor, MA, EdS, LMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
Hello and welcome! I'm excited to be a part of your therapeutic journey. Creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment is at the heart of my approach. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life's ups and downs. My passion is empowering clients to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or seeking general support, I'm here to help you find clarity, build resilience, and build a brighter future.
Hello and welcome! I'm excited to be a part of your therapeutic journey. Creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment is at the heart of my approach. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life's ups and downs. My passion is empowering clients to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or seeking general support, I'm here to help you find clarity, build resilience, and build a brighter future.
(402) 524-3700 View (402) 524-3700
Photo of Deborah Boettcher Sheely, LIMHP, LPC, RN, Counselor
Deborah Boettcher Sheely
Counselor, LIMHP, LPC, RN
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68505
Waitlist for new clients
Deb loves helping children, teens, adults and elders to feel competent and successful. With ten years of early childhood development experience she can brings developmental best practice into her strength-base, trauma-informed approach. Clients comment on her honesty and directness.
Deb loves helping children, teens, adults and elders to feel competent and successful. With ten years of early childhood development experience she can brings developmental best practice into her strength-base, trauma-informed approach. Clients comment on her honesty and directness.
(402) 347-7088 View (402) 347-7088
Photo of Letroy Jones - Multicultural Youth and Family Counseling, MA, LMHP, LIMHP, LPC, LADC, Counselor
Multicultural Youth and Family Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHP, LIMHP, LPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68504
I am uniqely qualified in treating youth and family with mental health and substance abuse issues. I will assist family in maintaining appropriate parent- child boundaries and recognizing how feelings are connected to misbehavior.
I am uniqely qualified in treating youth and family with mental health and substance abuse issues. I will assist family in maintaining appropriate parent- child boundaries and recognizing how feelings are connected to misbehavior.
(402) 261-7017 View (402) 261-7017
Photo of Betsy Weber, LIMHP, LADC, LPC, Counselor
Betsy Weber
Counselor, LIMHP, LADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68516
Hello, I am Betsy Weber and am licensed in the state of Nebraska as an independent mental health practitioner, drug and alcohol counselor as well as a licensed professional counselor (psychotherapist). Most all of us, during our lifetime, find ourselves needing someone else to assist us in working through many of life's challenges. You are the total focus of the time we spend together. Our sessions pertain to your specific needs, concerns and feelings. I have had many years experience as a psychotherapist working with clients of all ages (including children) on issues of anxiety and depression as well as many other facets of life.
Hello, I am Betsy Weber and am licensed in the state of Nebraska as an independent mental health practitioner, drug and alcohol counselor as well as a licensed professional counselor (psychotherapist). Most all of us, during our lifetime, find ourselves needing someone else to assist us in working through many of life's challenges. You are the total focus of the time we spend together. Our sessions pertain to your specific needs, concerns and feelings. I have had many years experience as a psychotherapist working with clients of all ages (including children) on issues of anxiety and depression as well as many other facets of life.
(402) 798-4459 View (402) 798-4459
Photo of Ariella Reeves, LIMHP, Counselor
Ariella Reeves
Counselor, LIMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68506
I have counselled all ages and will work with small children to adulthood.
Life can be stressful and with changes always happening an individual may feel confused or sad. A parent may feel that they have no where else to go to help with their child's behaviors. If you are needing tools to help yourself heal, and grow I am the provider for you.
I have counselled all ages and will work with small children to adulthood.
Life can be stressful and with changes always happening an individual may feel confused or sad. A parent may feel that they have no where else to go to help with their child's behaviors. If you are needing tools to help yourself heal, and grow I am the provider for you.
(402) 261-7917 View (402) 261-7917
Photo of Barbara J Peeks Dunn, MS, LMHP, Counselor
Barbara J Peeks Dunn
Counselor, MS, LMHP
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68510
Parents should especially strive to solve their children's behavioral and emotional problems without psychiatric drugs.
Barbara Peeks Dunn, M.S., Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, Certified Professional Counselor: I counsel individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. My home office is comfortable, private, and centrally located in Lincoln. You will never wait for your appointment to begin and will generally be able to make an appointment within a few days. Counseling sessions are focused on helping clients develop problem-solving strategies for life's difficulties by using their personal strengths and natural family network. I coordinate services with other professionals, including teachers, physicians, and social service agencies and accept most health insurance including Tricare, BlueCrossBlueShield and United Healthcare.
Parents should especially strive to solve their children's behavioral and emotional problems without psychiatric drugs.
Barbara Peeks Dunn, M.S., Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, Certified Professional Counselor: I counsel individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. My home office is comfortable, private, and centrally located in Lincoln. You will never wait for your appointment to begin and will generally be able to make an appointment within a few days. Counseling sessions are focused on helping clients develop problem-solving strategies for life's difficulties by using their personal strengths and natural family network. I coordinate services with other professionals, including teachers, physicians, and social service agencies and accept most health insurance including Tricare, BlueCrossBlueShield and United Healthcare.
(402) 488-1165 x1 View (402) 488-1165 x1
Photo of Sagen Snyder, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sagen Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68510
Hey there! I’m so glad you found me! It’s so great you and/or your family member are ready to start your therapeutic journey, and I’d like to support you. I work with both adults and children on a variety of issues, and my focus is in trauma work and family dynamics. I provide an atmosphere that is warm and inclusive in order to make the way for emotional insight and personal change.
Hey there! I’m so glad you found me! It’s so great you and/or your family member are ready to start your therapeutic journey, and I’d like to support you. I work with both adults and children on a variety of issues, and my focus is in trauma work and family dynamics. I provide an atmosphere that is warm and inclusive in order to make the way for emotional insight and personal change.
(402) 940-7412 View (402) 940-7412
Photo of Rachel Denney - Intentions Psychotherapy, PC, LIMHP, NCC, CSC, Counselor
Intentions Psychotherapy, PC
Counselor, LIMHP, NCC, CSC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68510
At Intentions we believe that YOU are valuable and important. Even on your hardest days. We consider you to be the expert on your own life and our role is to support, empathize, love, and empower you to make any changes you want to see. We desire to help enhance your life by increasing a feeling of hope that may have been damaged or lost over time. We are honored to walk this journey with you. We have a diverse team of experienced clinicians who can help children, adults, families/couples with anxiety, trauma, depression, personality disorders or substance use issues.
At Intentions we believe that YOU are valuable and important. Even on your hardest days. We consider you to be the expert on your own life and our role is to support, empathize, love, and empower you to make any changes you want to see. We desire to help enhance your life by increasing a feeling of hope that may have been damaged or lost over time. We are honored to walk this journey with you. We have a diverse team of experienced clinicians who can help children, adults, families/couples with anxiety, trauma, depression, personality disorders or substance use issues.
(402) 858-7861 View (402) 858-7861
Photo of Kelly Espenschade, LIMHP, RPT™, Counselor
Kelly Espenschade
Counselor, LIMHP, RPT™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68516
My passion has always been helping to support children, adolescents, and families. Whether they have experienced life stressors, suffer from mental illness, witnessed or experienced trauma, or need a safe place to express and understand their feelings, I strive to help them heal, learn, grow, and feel supported.
My passion has always been helping to support children, adolescents, and families. Whether they have experienced life stressors, suffer from mental illness, witnessed or experienced trauma, or need a safe place to express and understand their feelings, I strive to help them heal, learn, grow, and feel supported.
(402) 588-5473 View (402) 588-5473
Photo of Liz Sizer, Ms Ed, LIMHP, LADC, Counselor
Liz Sizer
Counselor, Ms Ed, LIMHP, LADC
Verified Verified
Lincoln, NE 68506
I am trauma focused and trained and have many years experience working with children and families and adults across the lifespan.
I am a trauma focused therapist that is passionate about helping people identify triggers, barriers, or hang ups that are preventing them from living their most fulfilled and happiest life. I offer supportive insights and tools to assist clients in their life journey toward their identified goals. I enjoy utilizing creative techniques and tools in treatment such as narrative or art therapy.
I am trauma focused and trained and have many years experience working with children and families and adults across the lifespan.
I am a trauma focused therapist that is passionate about helping people identify triggers, barriers, or hang ups that are preventing them from living their most fulfilled and happiest life. I offer supportive insights and tools to assist clients in their life journey toward their identified goals. I enjoy utilizing creative techniques and tools in treatment such as narrative or art therapy.
(531) 214-1195 View (531) 214-1195
Photo of Seth J Brown, LIMHP, LMHP, CPC, Counselor
Seth J Brown
Counselor, LIMHP, LMHP, CPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lincoln, NE 68506
Waitlist for new clients
Behavior in children related to Autism, depression and ADHD can also be helped.
Evening hours available. Those who are overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and generally can't find happiness in their life can benefit from therapy. I am interested in working with you using a variety of approaches that are based on science to take back control of your thoughts, tension, and emotions. You can learn to slow your thoughts and impulses or to increase your mood. The scientifically based strategies can increase your ability to be you. To learn more visit my website or contact me directly.
Behavior in children related to Autism, depression and ADHD can also be helped.
Evening hours available. Those who are overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and generally can't find happiness in their life can benefit from therapy. I am interested in working with you using a variety of approaches that are based on science to take back control of your thoughts, tension, and emotions. You can learn to slow your thoughts and impulses or to increase your mood. The scientifically based strategies can increase your ability to be you. To learn more visit my website or contact me directly.
(402) 951-9483 View (402) 951-9483
1
Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Lincoln, NE provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Lincoln build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.