Therapists in Kearney, NE

Are you tired of feeling like life will never get better? That you’ll always be impacted by memories from your past? That the anxiety, depression, self-doubt, guilt, relationship problems, or physical pain will never go away? Feel like you should be able to “just get over it”? You’ve come to the right place—there is hope! Did you know trauma comes in all forms and can impact people very differently? Complex trauma can develop due to multiple distressing events that typically happen over a period of time. Or trauma can be a single event such as a car accident, animal bite, complicated surgery, or traumatic birthing experience.

We are always looking to serve our Veteran population, active duty, retired, and purple hearts. We work to provide diagnostic clarity and properly aligned evidence-based treatment and interventions for your needs at this time. I approach treatment to all including multicultural treatment for children of very young ages from 2-12, and teenagers and adults that are in need of help through 1:1 talk therapy and/or skill/brain training. I can help you build skillsets and a knowledge base for better functioning while helping treat underlying issues.

Clients will find help for a variety of issues including behavioral, emotional, life transitions, grief, addictions, relationship issues, problem solving, skill building, spirituality, dealing with a disability and caregiving.

Isn't it time to take care of you? Counseling can help navigate life's difficult times and assist individuals in reaching their greatest potential. It is my passion to assist clients in achieving wellness in all areas of life. Having worked in the mental health field for 15 years, I am experienced in working with clients ages 19 and older. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress management, and I have worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of other mental health conditions.

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 have been a counselor for over 30 years and have been married for 38 years and love to do relationship counseling. I encourage couples and individuals to come in to discuss their life issues before they become major ones down the road. Having raised two children, my heart also goes out to teenagers and young adults and the challenges they face. I am here to help clients move toward a positive and productive use of coping skills to handle the problems they are currently struggling with.

Arise Mental Health Counseling is a place where people can breathe, process, and unload in a judgment free, grace filled atmosphere. Margaret is a therapist who desires to have people succeed on their own after some help through counseling. She will walk the journey with you, equip you with the tools you need, challenge and cheer you on, and help you graduate counseling to continue on your journey with hope and self-confidence.

"Some life events occur that we have no control over and negatively affect us. The only thing we can control is how we react to those events. I strive to assist in dealing with those negative events in a healthy manner. I assist people in getting through depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, trauma, anger and relationship issues. Everyone deserves to have a purpose to get out of bed and make the best of their life. Everyone in therapy deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. With a faith-based background, I will be alongside you as you find your purpose and meaning in life."

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.

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.

Welcome, we all get stuck sometimes and the last thing we need is judgment and lack of compassion! I get it! My therapeutic person-centered approach is based on the belief that everyone is inherently good and deserves to be heard. I strive to make individuals feel valued and validated. I use this approach along with different treatment methods to help heal the whole person. I am a Catholic-Christian counselor; yet allow the client to determine how much, if any, faith to incorporate in sessions without projecting my own beliefs onto others.

Hello & Welcome! My office has gone online with services. Online Counseling & Coaching allows you to meet with your counselor from the convenience, comfort, and privacy of your own home, office, or preferred location. I use an encrypted site for all of my appointments, which includes at the time issued meetings that are password protected. All appointments are generated by an invite by email. Payments are processed before the time of services by an email generated PayPal invoice. This is an easy payment method and you do not have to have a PayPal account to pay invoices. You will need a phone or computer with video and audio.

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.

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.

Michael S. Burke is a Clinical Psychologist in Kearney, Nebraska. He graduated in 1984 from Baylor University. He was the Distinguished Graduate from his Internship/Residency program in the Air Force. He has over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychology. He works primarily with adults. He has not only had his own practice since 1987, but he also served as a Clinic Psychologist for the U.S. Air Force, and a director at Richard Young Family Life Center.

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!

VOTED BEST OF KEARNEY 2019 & 2020 and KEARNEY’S FAVORITE 2021. I have been counseling in the Kearney area for 32 years specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adolescent issues, marital counseling, grief , anger and parent child relations. I have felt very good over the years about my ability to connect with anyone who comes through my door and meet them where they are in their life.

I have a passion for working with individuals who may have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, substance use disorders, and child/adolescent behavioral disorders. I also have experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, both in children and adults.

Therapy is a spiritual journey to me. I see my role as the therapist to be the mirror to the client, reflecting back to them what I hear them saying about their own knowing, essence, passion, pain, and potential. It is my role as the therapist to sit with the client in the midst of his/her journey and allow him/her the opportunity to get to know and see him/herself, which ultimately leads to a process of loving his/herself. This is part of the soul journey: learning to love ourselves which indeed is a rewarding experience.