Female Therapists in Kearney, NE
It’s my belief that every person has the innate capacity for healing and growth, but change can be difficult. My goal as a therapist is to join you along this journey and to support you at every step of the way. I’m here to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your emotions and guide you toward self-acceptance. I am trained to use therapies such as EMDR and person centered approaches to helping clients heal. Currently taking clients with Medicaid and BCBS of Nebraska insurance. I offer a sliding scale for clients who are in need. Please contact me today to set up an initial consultation.
It’s my belief that every person has the innate capacity for healing and growth, but change can be difficult. My goal as a therapist is to join you along this journey and to support you at every step of the way. I’m here to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your emotions and guide you toward self-acceptance. I am trained to use therapies such as EMDR and person centered approaches to helping clients heal. Currently taking clients with Medicaid and BCBS of Nebraska insurance. I offer a sliding scale for clients who are in need. Please contact me today to set up an initial consultation.
Patricia E Durner
Counselor, MS, LIMHP, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kearney, NE 68845 (Online Only)
The love of people and the passion of working with others so they can heal from past experiences is what drew me into the field of counseling. What an amazing opportunity to watch people discover their full potential! I have experience working in multiple areas including working with college students as they move forward with their future, overcoming obstacles as they attain their goals. I have also worked at The Meadows in Arizona working with individuals and groups, counseling those committed to sexual recovery. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained under Dr. Patrick Carnes.
The love of people and the passion of working with others so they can heal from past experiences is what drew me into the field of counseling. What an amazing opportunity to watch people discover their full potential! I have experience working in multiple areas including working with college students as they move forward with their future, overcoming obstacles as they attain their goals. I have also worked at The Meadows in Arizona working with individuals and groups, counseling those committed to sexual recovery. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained under Dr. Patrick Carnes.
Kelsey Krieger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LIMHP, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kearney, NE 68847
Life can be hard sometimes. Okay let’s be real- life can get downright messy. Are you tired of feeling stuck, weighed down, or just out of touch with who you are? What a great first step you have taken in starting your journey to wellness and healing. Counseling or therapy can be such an intimidating first step no matter who you are or what you have been struggling with. Whether you are coming in with life-long concerns, increased stress, or are just wanting a ‘tune up’, having a space where you can let it all out while also doing amazing work can be just the thing you need.
Life can be hard sometimes. Okay let’s be real- life can get downright messy. Are you tired of feeling stuck, weighed down, or just out of touch with who you are? What a great first step you have taken in starting your journey to wellness and healing. Counseling or therapy can be such an intimidating first step no matter who you are or what you have been struggling with. Whether you are coming in with life-long concerns, increased stress, or are just wanting a ‘tune up’, having a space where you can let it all out while also doing amazing work can be just the thing you need.
I take a client-centered approach to counseling so that there is an open and trusting atmosphere. I am non-judgmental and non-confrontational. I honor my client's autonomy and provide genuine empathy. I combine a Motivation Interviewing style with other counseling intervention methods so that my clients can safety explore their experience and ambivalence.
I take a client-centered approach to counseling so that there is an open and trusting atmosphere. I am non-judgmental and non-confrontational. I honor my client's autonomy and provide genuine empathy. I combine a Motivation Interviewing style with other counseling intervention methods so that my clients can safety explore their experience and ambivalence.
Areas of interest that I have include helping clients deal with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, abuse, women's issues, spirituality, and relationships.
My focus is to come along side those who are hurting. I see each person as a miracle in the making. Focusing on the four dimensions of life - mental, physical, emotional and spiritual, I strive to help each client find balance. I desire to be a journey mate and problem solver. Using faith-based insight and a variety of effective counseling skills, I help my clients as they work to reach their full potential.
Areas of interest that I have include helping clients deal with depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, abuse, women's issues, spirituality, and relationships.
My focus is to come along side those who are hurting. I see each person as a miracle in the making. Focusing on the four dimensions of life - mental, physical, emotional and spiritual, I strive to help each client find balance. I desire to be a journey mate and problem solver. Using faith-based insight and a variety of effective counseling skills, I help my clients as they work to reach their full potential.
Melissa M. Craig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, NE 68847
Melissa currently works with adults, children ages 12 and up, families, and couples. She has specialized training in the areas of behavior and trauma. Melissa has the ability with her licensure to see most insurances, including Tricare and Medicare!
Melissa currently works with adults, children ages 12 and up, families, and couples. She has specialized training in the areas of behavior and trauma. Melissa has the ability with her licensure to see most insurances, including Tricare and Medicare!
Erica Hardessen Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LIMHP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kearney, NE 68847 (Online Only)
Erica works with people of all ages, providing individual and family therapy. She believes in a strength-based approach and that everyone has skills and qualities that can be built upon in order to facilitate change.
Erica works with people of all ages, providing individual and family therapy. She believes in a strength-based approach and that everyone has skills and qualities that can be built upon in order to facilitate change.
Jen specializes in working with adolescents and women who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty managing emotions or tolerating distress, and who are experiencing difficult life transitions. She offers a warm, empathetic approach to therapy and holds to the highest standards of confidentiality. Jen uses an eclectic approach with her clients intertwining Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Mindfulness Self-Compassion. She is passionate about creating a safe environment in which personal growth is fostered.
Jen specializes in working with adolescents and women who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty managing emotions or tolerating distress, and who are experiencing difficult life transitions. She offers a warm, empathetic approach to therapy and holds to the highest standards of confidentiality. Jen uses an eclectic approach with her clients intertwining Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Mindfulness Self-Compassion. She is passionate about creating a safe environment in which personal growth is fostered.
I understand the pain involved with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, adjustment disorders and PTSD. My name is Patricia Ruppert and I am a Provisional License Mental Health Practitioner practicing in Kearney, NE. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, a Minor in Foreign Language, and a teaching endorsement (4th-9th grade) from the University of Nebraska. I received my (M.S. Ed) Master's Degree of Arts in Education: Clinical Mental Health from University of Nebraska at Kearney. I fluently speak English and Spanish. I also provide Immigration Evaluations.
I understand the pain involved with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, adjustment disorders and PTSD. My name is Patricia Ruppert and I am a Provisional License Mental Health Practitioner practicing in Kearney, NE. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, a Minor in Foreign Language, and a teaching endorsement (4th-9th grade) from the University of Nebraska. I received my (M.S. Ed) Master's Degree of Arts in Education: Clinical Mental Health from University of Nebraska at Kearney. I fluently speak English and Spanish. I also provide Immigration Evaluations.
Amy Worley is a counselor with a sincere commitment to enhancing the well-being of young adults, adults, couples and families. My experience and expertise lies in guiding individuals and relationships through life’s challenges using a holistic approach rooted in empathy and collaboration.
Amy Worley is a counselor with a sincere commitment to enhancing the well-being of young adults, adults, couples and families. My experience and expertise lies in guiding individuals and relationships through life’s challenges using a holistic approach rooted in empathy and collaboration.
My name is Meredith McDowell, and I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. I am a registered service provider with the State of Nebraska. I enjoy working with all types of clients. I work with families, adolescents, adults on probation or parole, couples, and veterans of all ages. I work with all types of addictions as well. I am certified with the State of Nebraska to complete drug and alcohol evaluations. I have been Gottman Trained in Level 1 and 2, in order to work with couples.
My name is Meredith McDowell, and I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. I am a registered service provider with the State of Nebraska. I enjoy working with all types of clients. I work with families, adolescents, adults on probation or parole, couples, and veterans of all ages. I work with all types of addictions as well. I am certified with the State of Nebraska to complete drug and alcohol evaluations. I have been Gottman Trained in Level 1 and 2, in order to work with couples.
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From the heaviness of loss, the strain of daily tasks with living anxiety or depression, or working towards overcoming past difficulties, every situation deserves a supporting person to help navigate the healing. Life does not have to be done alone and neither do any complications, whether you see them as large or small. Emotions, thoughts, and feelings are all an innate part of what makes us who we are. To be greeted by them with empathy and warmth from someone else can be something everyone deserves.
From the heaviness of loss, the strain of daily tasks with living anxiety or depression, or working towards overcoming past difficulties, every situation deserves a supporting person to help navigate the healing. Life does not have to be done alone and neither do any complications, whether you see them as large or small. Emotions, thoughts, and feelings are all an innate part of what makes us who we are. To be greeted by them with empathy and warmth from someone else can be something everyone deserves.
Inevitably, we all encounter periods in our lives in which what we've learned to that point isn't sufficient for the challenges we now face. I believe therapy can be a safe, supportive environment in which to better understand ourselves and the world and to revisit what we want in life and how to get there. Whether you are dealing with significant anxiety or depression, or simply need a new environment to learn your way through new challenges with a helping eye and ear, I bring a humorous, creative, curious and open-minded approach to helping you progress through life's challenges.
Inevitably, we all encounter periods in our lives in which what we've learned to that point isn't sufficient for the challenges we now face. I believe therapy can be a safe, supportive environment in which to better understand ourselves and the world and to revisit what we want in life and how to get there. Whether you are dealing with significant anxiety or depression, or simply need a new environment to learn your way through new challenges with a helping eye and ear, I bring a humorous, creative, curious and open-minded approach to helping you progress through life's challenges.
Deidre Hollister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LIMHP, LMHP
Verified Verified
Kearney, NE 68847
Do you often find yourself giving most of your time & energy to others, leaving only breadcrumbs for yourself? Does each day seem like you are struggling just to survive, when you know you are capable of so much more? So often we go through life barely surviving, giving to everyone else, & feeling burned out & empty at the end of the day. I’m here to help you move from surviving to thriving so that you can cultivate a more fulfilling life. Difficulty managing stress, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, & feeling empty or stuck can indicate that you are ready to take steps to focus on your own well-being.
Do you often find yourself giving most of your time & energy to others, leaving only breadcrumbs for yourself? Does each day seem like you are struggling just to survive, when you know you are capable of so much more? So often we go through life barely surviving, giving to everyone else, & feeling burned out & empty at the end of the day. I’m here to help you move from surviving to thriving so that you can cultivate a more fulfilling life. Difficulty managing stress, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, & feeling empty or stuck can indicate that you are ready to take steps to focus on your own well-being.
Nicola Anderson
Independent Mental Health Practitioner, LIMHP , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, NE 68847
I want to help facilitate growth and change and help you fulfil a more balanced lifestyle. Your potential is greater than your current circumstance.
I want to help facilitate growth and change and help you fulfil a more balanced lifestyle. Your potential is greater than your current circumstance.
Brianna (Aden) Chacon
Counselor, LIMHP, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kearney, NE 68847
Waitlist for new clients
Brianna believes that every single person has value. She believes therapy gives people a way to process through past experiences or current issues that may be holding them back in relationships, self-confidence, self-acceptance, or from where they want to be in life. Her goal as a therapist is to meet you wherever you are in life and work alongside you, growing you from the strengths you already have, to get you to where you desire to be. She works to provide an open, non-judgemental, environment where clients feel welcome and safe to work through their obstacles keeping them from living their best life.
Brianna believes that every single person has value. She believes therapy gives people a way to process through past experiences or current issues that may be holding them back in relationships, self-confidence, self-acceptance, or from where they want to be in life. Her goal as a therapist is to meet you wherever you are in life and work alongside you, growing you from the strengths you already have, to get you to where you desire to be. She works to provide an open, non-judgemental, environment where clients feel welcome and safe to work through their obstacles keeping them from living their best life.
I understand that we all encounter difficult emotions and come to face challenges that we do not feel equipped for. I believe that therapy can be a safe environment to help you process your thoughts and feelings, understand yourself, and help you grow. Regardless of whether you are dealing with new changes or have suffered with anxiety or depression for years, I will meet you with empathy and a nonjudgmental, open-minded, inclusive approach to meet your individual needs. I am committed to joining you to help you reach your goals.
I understand that we all encounter difficult emotions and come to face challenges that we do not feel equipped for. I believe that therapy can be a safe environment to help you process your thoughts and feelings, understand yourself, and help you grow. Regardless of whether you are dealing with new changes or have suffered with anxiety or depression for years, I will meet you with empathy and a nonjudgmental, open-minded, inclusive approach to meet your individual needs. I am committed to joining you to help you reach your goals.
Britta Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PLMHP, PCMSW
Verified Verified
Kearney, NE 68845
Waitlist for new clients
I’m deeply committed to supporting and guiding individuals through life’s challenging moments. My passion lies in helping others navigate difficult events and finding the strength within themselves to overcome obstacles. I believe that everyone’s journey is unique, and my role is to provide the tools and resources that will empower you throughout your personal path.
I’m deeply committed to supporting and guiding individuals through life’s challenging moments. My passion lies in helping others navigate difficult events and finding the strength within themselves to overcome obstacles. I believe that everyone’s journey is unique, and my role is to provide the tools and resources that will empower you throughout your personal path.
I am an eclectic counselor. I use a variety of healing methods to help my clients live happier and healthier lives. I also counsel persons of all ethnic backgrounds, without prejudice. I just love people and I love helping them.
I am an eclectic counselor. I use a variety of healing methods to help my clients live happier and healthier lives. I also counsel persons of all ethnic backgrounds, without prejudice. I just love people and I love helping them.
My name is Kyra Gans and I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner in the state of Nebraska. I enjoy working with those from different walks of life including children, adolescents, college students, adults, families, couples, probation, DHHS cases, and am interested in working veterans. I have completed training in IOWA-PCIT which works with children and parent when a child struggles with attachment and behaviorally. Additionally, I have completed some training in TF-CBT for those who have experienced trauma.
My name is Kyra Gans and I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner in the state of Nebraska. I enjoy working with those from different walks of life including children, adolescents, college students, adults, families, couples, probation, DHHS cases, and am interested in working veterans. I have completed training in IOWA-PCIT which works with children and parent when a child struggles with attachment and behaviorally. Additionally, I have completed some training in TF-CBT for those who have experienced trauma.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.