Jeannie Hughes, LIMHP
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1299 Farnam St., Ste 300, Omaha, Nebraska 68102 | 913-730-0789
We all experience transition and times of intense stress. The good news is, we don't have to walk alone. Skilled in seeing individuals through a holistic lens, I encourage clients to tap into internal resources and listen to mind, body, and spirit.
Steve Brownrigg, LADC, LIMHP
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor, Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
7602 Pacific St., Suite 304, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 | 402-510-1754
Steve Brownrigg specializes in the coordinated treatment of Adults with Co-Ocurring Disorders, including Substance Abuse/Dependence, Mental Health Issues and Childhood and other Traumas. Steve is Certified in EMDR by EMDRIA for his subspecialty of Trauma Resolution.
Grace University
825 Dorcas St, Omaha, Nebraska
Mission: To assist individuals, couples, and families with processing the challenges they face in life from a Judeo-Christian Worldview. The Grace University Counseling Center is a place of holistic healing where Christian counselors look at all areas of your life and the struggles you face to determine a comprehensive plan to resolve or manage your life’s issues.
Fee: $20 (this is for anyone who is a non-Grace student)
The link above will take you to our website which gives more details about the counseling center.
OMNI Behavioral Health
8715 Oak Street, Omaha, Nebraska
We provide comprehensive, individualized evaluation and treatment based on current scientific knowledge for individuals diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, or Binge Eating. We also work with individuals who wish to establish weight maintenance or weight loss regimens.
Scott Panning, MA, LIMHP
Licensed Mental Health Professional
13906 Gold Circle Suite 202, Omaha, Nebraska 68116 | 402-932-6500
In therapy I want each person to experience freedom to be able to tell their story and show who they are without fear of judgement. We work together to create goals, taking into account not only issues that can be solved, but dreams that can be met.
Related Sites:
City of Omaha
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Counseling Omaha Nebraska
Counseling Council Bluffs, Irvington, Elkhorn, La Vista, Papillon, Bellevue
Omaha is located within the state of Nebraska and proves to be family-friendly. This area has plenty to offer for families with children and teenagers of all ages, as well as for couples and singles. The Henry Doorly Zoo is absolutely perfect for your next family outing. Here you will be able to walk through a simulated jungle, enjoy IMAX films, obtain an educational experience from multiple exhibits, and much more.1 The Heartland of America Park is another ideal location to meet your entertainment needs. Walk along the river or take a tour in a boat with your family members. This location also offers concerts during the summer months. The Joslyn Art Museum has a highly impressive collection of creative works by those such as Monet and El Greco.
Mental Health in Omaha
Nebraska faces a serious shortage of qualified mental health care professionals, especially in rural areas. Of the state's 93 counties, 90 have negligible, if any, mental health providers.2 This means that Nebraska's rural residents do not have the accessible care they require and urban providers of behavioral health services, such as those in Omaha and Lincoln, are heavily burdened. With a significant percentage of the 91,000 Nebraska residents having a mental illness living in the Omaha area, access to care is better, but there still are not enough providers to meet the demand.3
The Kim Foundation, an Omaha-based non-profit agency, is committed to filling the gaps in the availability of quality mental health care in Nebraska. The Foundation is also driven to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Through innovative programs, education, outreach opportunities, and advocacy with local and state governments, the Kim Foundation is making mental health care more accessible and higher quality for Omaha residents. For more information about the Foundation, please call 402-891-6911.4
Current Education
Mental health counseling is a rewarding career that is in high demand in the Omaha area. Those interested in becoming a counselor can begin by obtaining a master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The department of counseling at the university offers both a Master of Arts and a Master of Science Degree in Counseling, with options in clinical mental health counseling, K-12 school counseling, and gerontology. The program is accredited by the American Counseling Association, as well as the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Further information about the program is available by calling 402-554-2727.5
References
1. Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. (2017). Exhibits. Retrieved from http://www.omahazoo.com/exhibits/2. Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska. (2017). Mental Health Stats/Info. Retrieved from http://www.unmc.edu/bhecn/Mental_Health_Stats_Info.htm
3. Project Relate. (2016). Facts About Mental Illness. Retrieved from http://www.projectrelate.org/mental_illness_stats.html
4. The Kim Foundation. (2017). Home - The Kim Foundation. Retrieved from http://www.thekimfoundation.org/
5. University of Nebraska at Omaha. (2017). Department of Counseling. Retrieved from https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-education/counseling/
Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska. It has a land area of 133.19 square miles and a water area of 3.52 square miles. The population of Omaha is 443,885 people with 173,764 households and a median annual income of $49,896. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Omaha, NE
Some budgeting needed
While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Omaha, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Omaha may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Omaha public health department.