
Meet Your Providers- Therapists
CHRISTINE ALLEN
MS, LIMHP
Adults
Christine Allen, MS, LIMHP has joined Remedy as a part time mental health practitioner.
Christine graduated from Bellevue University with her Masters of Science in Clinical Counseling and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice/Counseling from Peru State College. She is a former Domestic Assault/Sexual Assault Victim Advocate and a former probation officer with the State of Nebraska. She currently is the program manager for the Court Referral Community Service program at United Way of the Midlands.
Christine completed her internships at Stephen Center and the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. Her experience includes working with individuals with co-occurring disorders and serious mental illnesses. She was most recently a therapist at Omaha Correctional Center, where she worked with male offenders. Christine is also a grief facilitator with The Collective for Hope, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Christine enjoys working with others to help them overcome adversity and to help them learn how to help themselves. She utilizes cognitive behavioral health therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. She will work with teens and adults.
ALISHA HURST
PLMHP
Kids, adults, couples, trauma
Alisha Hurst grew up in Payson, Utah. She moved from Utah to Nebraska with her family in 2013. She is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP). She recently graduated from Capella University with her Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy/Counseling. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2013 from Chaminade University. She studied family therapy for five
years and completed one year of internship.
She has experience working with couples, families, groups and individuals. She interned at Stephen Center for one year giving her the experience of working with people facing homelessness, addiction and people with various mental health disorders.
She is a very genuine and empathetic therapist who gives those she counsels hope for a better tomorrow. She loves working with people and hopes to inspire those she works with to be the best selves they can be.
Alisha utilizes therapy skills such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy which helps her clients redirect thoughts to a more positive representation of issues clients are coming to therapy with. She provides services to individuals, families, and couples. She specializes in working with children and couples but she loves working with all.
Alisha has also completed level 1 training in Gottmans Method Couples Therapy. This therapy aims “to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy; respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy, and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.”
Alisha loves working with couples and uses the learned interventions to help her couples work through problems they probably don’t realize they have. She strives to teach her couples ways to work through communication barriers and improve overall functioning of the relationship using this amazing method.
VALERIE HEIGHT
LIMHP, LICSW
*Specialty coming soon,
Not accepting new clients
Valerie Height, holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is licensed in Nebraska as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP).
Valerie has years of experience as a social worker helping adults navigate grief and life changes. She previously worked as a bereavement coordinator for a local hospice company where she provided therapeutic grief support, facilitated support groups and completed community education events on grief and loss. Valerie previously served as the Program Director for Grief’s Journey and as a medical social worker in skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and the hospital setting. Earlier in her career, she worked in the criminal justice, chemical dependency, and traumatic brain injury fields.
Valerie specializes in helping people who are grieving, facing an acute or chronic illness, caregiving, navigating death and dying, and aging issues. In addition, Valerie loves helping people with neurodiversity, such as ADHD, and women's issues such as parenting, self-esteem, and identity challenges. She is a strong supporter of diversity and inclusion and believes everyone deserves a safe space to talk openly.

CASSANDRA PARKER
LIMHP
Children, teens, adults, couples
Cassandra Parker, PLMHP, earned her Masters in Mental Health and Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University and completed a Bachelors in Psychology and an Associate in Early Childhood Education from the College of Saint Marry.
Cassandra was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, but has lived nationwide and moved to Nebraska in 2016. She has many years of teaching experience and found her passion for mental health awareness during her service. Her unique perspective as a veteran, military spouse, mother, and educator creates an integrated treatment plan that best suits each client and empowers them to create the desired changes. Her objectives come from a mix of Person Centered and Solution-focused theory to help clients explore their strengths and abilities to develop creative solutions to achieve their goals.
Cassandra enjoys working with clients of all ages, from children to adults, couples, and family dynamics. She enjoys working with clients on a range of issues such as couple and family dynamics, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions at any point in life, along with diverse
ranges of military family lifestyles.

LORI KOCH
LIMHP
Teens, adults, substance abuse
Lori earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Bachelor Degree in Human Services Social Administration, Master of Arts in Human Services and a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling, graduating from Bellevue University. Lori has 10 years of experience working with mental health and substance abuse. Lori has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
She believes her clients are the experts of their lives and is here to help them navigate towards strong and stable mental health, growth, and healing. She uses a strengths based and trauma informed approach, is an empathetic and active listener and will meet you where you are. She is
client centered and solution focused.
Lori is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
She will work with teens and adults.

NATASHA HALL
LIMHP
Kids, teens, adults, couples
Natasha Hall has worked in the mental health field for over a decade now, with the last seven years being a therapist. She received her BA in Applied Psychology and Human Services from College of Saint Mary and her MS in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University. She started my career working with adults struggling with various mental health issues and slowly transitioned into working with children, teens, and families. She has experience helping couples tackle communication or trust issues, parents managing difficult behaviors at home/school, teens struggling with self-esteem or confidence issues, and people struggling with anxiety. She uses various techniques in her practice such as CBT, Solution Focus, Person Centered, strengths based, and positive psychology. Her hope is that she can create a safe enough space for her clients, so they can work out of their authentic self and find solutions that work best for them.

DR. BARB DAUBENSPECK
LIMHP, LPC, NCC
Ages 13+
Dr. Barb Daubenspeck, LIMHP, LPC, NCC earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Regent University. She also earned a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Wyoming. In addition to her work as a licensed mental health therapist, Dr. Barb serves as Professor and Program Director for the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Bellevue University. She recently was awarded Nebraska Counselor of the Year by the Nebraska Counseling Association.
She has a passion for working with teens (13 years and over) as well as adults. She has expertise in assisting clients in coping with a wide range of emotional and functional challenges including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adjustment to divorce and other life circumstances, and a variety of forms of trauma. Dr. Barb has a person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach to counseling. She is well versed in and utilizes a variety of evidence-based practices in her work, including Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Narrative Therapy. Dr. Barb is an empathetic, kind, caring individual who would be honored to be present with you during difficult times and to help you as you navigate those challenges and work to improve the quality of your day-to-day life.

MIKE
MCCANN
LMHP, NCC, NCSC
Teens, adults
Mike McCann is a compassionate and seasoned therapist, licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Nationally Certified School Counselor (NCSC). With over 20 years of experience working extensively with adolescents and 3 years focusing on adults, Mike brings a wealth of expertise to his therapeutic practice.
Education and Credentials: Mike graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in school counseling. He pursued further training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, ensuring a versatile approach to meet diverse client needs.
Professional Experience: In addition to his role as a clinical therapist, Mike serves as a dedicated school counselor, supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development. His dual roles provide a unique perspective and enable him to address a wide range of issues affecting both adolescents and adults.
Specializations: Mike specializes in adolescent therapy, offering comprehensive support for issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and academic stress. His experience with adults includes assisting with life transitions, relationship issues, and personal growth.
Approach to Therapy: Mike's therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT to help clients challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and foster emotional resilience. He also values the importance of person-centered and solution-focused techniques to empower clients and promote self-discovery.
Personal Philosophy: Driven by a deep commitment to helping individuals achieve their full potential, Mike believes in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns openly. His approach is collaborative, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance and tailoring treatment plans to align with each client's unique goals and strengths.
Community Engagement: Beyond his clinical and school counseling roles, Mike actively contributes to mental health advocacy and education initiatives within his community. He participates in workshops, seminars, and outreach programs aimed at promoting mental wellness and reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues.

ANDREA DEGNER
LIMHP, CMSW
13+ Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma, PTSD, Couples, Military Members
Real change comes from the work we do within ourselves. Andrea truly believes you have the answers you are seeking within yourself, but may need help to find them. The work you will be doing together is important, and she wants you to have the utmost confidence and trust in the therapeutic relationship you build. In our sessions,she likes to take a positive approach to build that working relationship to set useful and attainable goals towards a mentally healthy lifestyle. By utilizing motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, she knows you can make progress towards that final goal.
Andrea specializes in working with clients ages 13 and up who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, other mood disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder. She has experience working with Trauma and PTSD, as well as with couples. Andrea is partnered with At Ease and sees military members and spouses. She welcomes all genders, sexual orientations, and ethnicities.
Andrea has worked in Human Services with youth for five years and adults for 12 years. She has experience with both the juvenile and criminal court systems, as well as 10 years working specifically with clients who struggle with substance abuse. She truly enjoys working with people, and it is a wonderful thing to witness the progress clients can make for the positive.

BEVERLY TAYLOR
PLMHP
Children, Teens and Adults
Beverly Lahlum Taylor, Ed.D., M.Ed, PLMHP has joined Remedy as a full time mental health practitioner.
Beverly graduated from North Dakota State University with her Master's of Education in Counselor Education, earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Edgewood College, in Madison, WI. She is a former Higher Education administrator. She is currently an adjunct instructor at IWCC in Leadership & Management, and continues to provide facilitation for Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty classes.
Beverly completed her internships at North Dakota State University's counseling center, as well as at Minnesota State Community & Technical College. She enjoys assisting individuals in living their fullest life and employs a variety of tools to assist clients, including Person-Centered, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). She works with teens, adults and couples. Beverly is a Climate Psychology Alliance of North America Climate-Aware Therapist and provides support to individuals and groups experiencing the PolyCrisis.

SCOTT NELSON
LMHP
Coming soon
Coming soon!
ROSE KERN
MAMT, MT-BC, LMHP
Music Therapy, All Ages
Rose Kern grew up in Superior, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. She graduated with her Associate of Science from Western Nebraska Community College, Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with emphasis on Vocal Performance, and a Master of Arts in Music Therapy at Immaculata University in Immaculata, PA.
Rose completed her board examination in music therapy earning her music therapy board certification (MT-BC) after finishing her 2400-hour clinical training involving her music therapy fieldwork in Montego Bay, Jamaica and her internship at Royer-Greaves School for the Blind in Paoli, PA.
It was during her post-graduate work that Rose discovered her passion for working with families as individuals, sibling groups, couples, and families who are referred for help with ADHD, ODD, autism, neurocognitive exceptionalities, trauma, complex trauma, recovery, addiction, stress, depression, anxiety, mood fluidity, and severe physical and cognitive functioning.
Rose is well-versed in CBT, DBT, mindfulness, zones of regulation, emotional regulation, play therapy, attachment focus, exposure therapy, adaptive music lessons, functional behavioral assessment, trauma-informed care and sensitivity, multicultural, community-centered mental health advocacy, as well as didactic, psychotherapeutic, psychodynamic, medical, and behavioral care methods as a holistic provider.
Rose has joined Remedy as a provisionally licensed mental health therapist providing music therapy, specializing in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rose enjoys meeting the clients where they are with music instrument exploration, music listening, play, creative arts, games, and client-centered activities.
Rose is trained in Diane Austin’s Vocal Psychotherapy, the Bonny Method Guided Imagery Level I: Supportive Music & Imagery, Kenneth Bruscia’s Improvisation for Individuals and Groups, and a multidisciplinary approach of working with clients experiencing medical, physical, cognitive, behavioral, and special needs.
Rose comes to Remedy Health, PC with a background of 17 years in behavioral health, 6.5 years of post-graduate work in mental health, and is the owner of Reaching Ivy since 2019, a licensed Music Together center in the greater Omaha area.
Rose believes everyone has an innate musicality, a life story to share through music, and is honored to walk with those navigating behavioral and mental health.
RYAN BIECK
MA, LIMHP, CPC
Adults
Ryan Bieck grew up in McCook, NE and has resided in the Omaha, NE area since 2003. He earned his
Masters of Science degree in Community Counseling from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in
December 2014. He joined Remedy Health in June of 2022.
Ryan has been a licensed mental health
therapist for 7 years working with a wide array of difficulties including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief,
and co-occurring concerns. He has worked in both outpatient and residential levels of care as well as
within group settings. Ryan is willing to meet all who walk through their door wherever they may be at
in their own journey and provide support to reach whatever their personal goals may be.
Ryan primarily utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach as well as multiple other models of therapy as needed to best
address current struggles. Ryan is passionate and dedicated in his mission to help others grow and learn
throughout their life journeys.
KATHERINE EISENBEIL
LIMHP, LMFT
Telehealth Only- Teens, adults, families, couples, hormones paranatal
Kitty Eisenbeil, LIMHP, LMFT, earned a Master of Art Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of St Thomas, St Paul MN and completed her training for licensure in Las Vegas, NV. As a military spouse, she has worked all over the country and maintains licensure in four states.
Kitty has over 12 years of experience in mental health facilities, working with the military, in private practice and with mental health agencies. Kitty has trained extensively in trauma therapy, utilizing EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Parts Psychology and military resilience training.
SHARON HUGHBANKS
LIMHP, LADC
Teens, adults, substance abuse, trauma
Sharon graduated from Bellevue University with a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling and earned her LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) through the State of Nebraska Training for Addiction Professionals Program.
She has 14 years experience working with individuals struggling with substance use and mental health. Sharon believes everyone has the capability to change, heal and grow. She uses a strengths based and trauma informed approach, is an empathetic and active listener and will meet you where you are. Her goal is to help you become the healthiest version of yourself.
Sharon sees teens and adults.

RON GANZE
PLMHP
Adults
Ron Ganze grew up in Long Beach, California, moved to the Midwest in 2004 to become an English professor at the University of South Dakota, and made a midlife career change to become a mental health therapist in 2016.
Ron graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in August of 2020. Ron completed his internship at Lasting Hope Recovery Center and worked as a PRN in the Intensive Outpatient Program at CHI Immanuel before joining Remedy Health in March of 2023.
Ron bases his practice in a person-centered approach, believing that individuals are capable of finding their own solutions and have the power to make positive changes in their lives, but that there are times when the perspective of another is needed to help draw out these solutions and create workable plans for positive change. Ron maintains that though it is true that we are “experts” on the subject of ourselves, sometimes we are too close to the subject of ourselves to see ourselves clearly, particularly when we are emotionally distressed or dealing with trauma, past or present.
Ron believes effective therapy can provide that outside perspective, as well an introduction to evidence-based practices that have proven successful for others. Ron works with his clients to try and find which of practices work best, providing an individualized and eclectic approach.
Ron is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and often begins with these two approaches to collaborate with clients in identifying ways to manage negative emotions and correct automatic thoughts and core beliefs that can interfere with making lasting progress in bettering mental health.
Ron also uses Existential Psychotherapy to help clients find or construct meaning and purpose in both the larger sense and within the “smaller” things in life. Ron sometimes combines Existential Psychotherapy with elements from Solution-Focused Therapy to encourage clients to identify personal values that help them to formulate meaningful and values-based goals and solutions.
As a former professor of literature and film, Ron will use techniques from bibliotherapy and/or cinematherapy, when clients are open to the idea, as some clients find that reading the right book or watching the right film can have a profound, positive effect on their mental health, as they can identify with characters, vicariously experience emotions similar to their own, and explore the solutions that work or do not work for the characters.
Ron has three years of experience working with adolescents and adults in inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. Ron has worked with clients in individual settings, group settings, and couples’ settings. Ron has experience working with major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and ADHD, as well as clients working on relationship and communication issues, educational issues, and various forms of familial conflict. Ron has also worked with clients dealing with issues stemming from relationships with family members and significant others with personality disorders, and he has worked with non-custodial parents trying to rebuild their families and make effective attempts at co-parenting.
Ron is a firm believer in and practitioner of trauma-informed therapy and is committed to helping clients process and incorporate trauma of any kind into their life narratives in ways that enhance their strength and resiliency, often using elements from Narrative Therapy to guide clients as they construct healthier, positive personal narratives.
Ron enjoys and finds meaning in collaborating with clients to discover what approaches to better mental health work for them and creating a plan of action that best suits each individual who chooses to work with him.

JENN COLEMAN
LIMHP
Ages 15+
Jennifer Coleman, LIMHP, received her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University. Jenn has experience with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings including partial hospitalization, individual and group settings, community-based mental health,
and school-based programs.
She is an empathetic and diligent therapist who has a passion for assisting others along their journey and works with specialized populations such as refugee mental health, LGTBQ+, perinatal mood disorders and postpartum mental health care. Jenn has experience working with various concerns including severe and persistent mental illness, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, trauma, and other life events.
She utilizes a client-centered integrated approach that includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, and Trauma Informed Care. Jenn sees adolescents 15 years and older, and adults up 59 years of age.
TRISH PHELAN
PLMHP, PLMSW
Adults
Trish is a graduate of both Creighton University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She possesses a BA in Psychology and a Master's of Social Work. Her early work history includes working with adolescents and adults in an inpatient dual-diagnosis mental health facility. Later she provided support to individuals who experienced emotional, physical and sexual violence. Additionally, she has several years’ of experience in hospice care, serving individuals, families and caregivers affected by terminal illnesses. Finally, she designed and facilitated groups for individuals dealing with the pain of grief and loss. She approaches her clients with a trauma-informed lens. She works from an eclectic point of view, including person-centered, solution-focused, positive psychology and cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques. She is also strongly interested in Internal Family Systems and somatic or body-centered theories. Her passions include supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, grief, chronic or terminal illness, trauma and stressful life transitions.
SARA WALKER
LIMHP
Teens, adults
Sara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services in 2012 and her Master’s in Clinical Counseling in 2014. From 2017 to 2021, she worked as a rural Intensive Family Preservation Therapist with Jenda Family Services, providing in-home therapeutic services to families involved with DHHS and Probation.
In 2021, Sara joined Nebraska Medicine as a psychotherapist. In 2023, she began working with Remedy Health, where she offers individual and group therapy, utilizing ACT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy techniques. Her areas of focus include addictions, anxiety, and treatment-resistant depression.
RACHEL KEYES
MC, PLMHP
Teens and adults, individual therapy
Rachel received her Master's in Counseling degree from Arizona State University and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Coe College. She works primarily with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, interpersonal relationship conflicts, trauma, and behavioral concerns. Using a strengths-based approach, she aims to help clients understand the autonomy they have to work towards change.
JODI STEPHEN
PLMHP
Teens, adults
Jodi grew up in Iowa and still lives there with her family. She recently graduated from Bellevue University with a Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She worked in a behavioral treatment program for six years. During that time, she worked with individuals between the ages of 11 and 21 with a wide array of disorders, such as mood and conduct disorders, and neurodiversity. She gained experience in both individual and group counseling. Working with these many individuals is what encouraged her to return to school for her degree.
She is interested in working with adults dealing with trauma, grief, chronic pain, anxiety, and ADHD. She also enjoy working with motivated teens and enjoys using person-centered therapy, as well as CBT, and acceptance & commitment therapy and attachment theory.
JOHN CHO
LIMHP, LADC
Co-occurring Disorder, Trauma focused, Anxiety, Depression
John Cho earned his Master’s Degree at University of Nebraska at Omaha in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He learned skills emphasizing clinical mental health therapy, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, knowledge on substance use treatment, code of ethics, and treatment of severe and persistent mental illness. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology.
John was part of AMERICORP during his last year of Master’s Degree Program, and upon completion of the program, he earned his provisional license in counseling in Nebraska as well as temporary counseling licensure in Iowa. John was also a prior member of the Nebraska Counseling Association for a year.
John has a history of working in the mental health and behavioral field in multiple settings with diverse populations including NOVA Treatment Community and Catholic
Charities as a behavioral technician. John began his case management experience in 2018 at PromiseShip for a year, then with Saint Francis in 2020 for a year. John became a
counseling intern at Lasting Hope Recovery Center for a year before graduating with his Master’s program in May 2021. John is also a service member of Nebraska Army National Guard since 2013. John deployed to Africa for nine months before starting his full-time career as a mental health therapist at Family Access Center. John transitioned to
his next practice site at Northpoint Recovery Outpatient setting in June 2023 before adding PLADC to his credential to serve clients in Co-occurring treatment setting.
John’s therapeutic approach consist of DBT, ACT, Existential therapy concept, Person Centered Approach, and Solution Focused Approach. John’s therapeutic approach focuses on processing emotions, family dynamics, case management, and analyzing meanings of life events to assist clients in understanding their experiences while encouraging them to become resilient and confident in themselves to cope with challenges in addiction as well as past trauma.
MAGGIE MAIETTA
PLMHP
Ages 13+, Couples, ART trained
Originally from the suburbs of Chicago and a huge Chicago sports fan, Maggie moved to Omaha in 2017 and graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor's in Social Work. Maggie then went on to get her Master's in Social Work with a clinical focus from the University of Kentucky. During graduate school, Maggie completed her internship at Remedy Health and gained experience with multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Maggie works with clients thirteen and up and uses a direct approach in session. Maggie works with her clients on finding coping skills that work for the specific individual, meets clients where they are at, and offers a supportive and safe space. Maggie's main goal is for all of her clients to feel comfortable in their daily life.












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