Counseling Individual & Family

Counseling is available to anyone needing to talk to a professional and is not limited to those feeling the effects of addiction. We offer clinical therapy to individuals, couples, and families experiencing:

  • adolescent behavioral issues
  • anger management
  • difficult relationships
  • depression or anxiety therapy
  • grief from the loss of a loved one
  • pain management
  • stress reduction and management
  • concentration improvement
  • performance enhancement

Counseling is provided to people of all ages including children and adolescents. Addiction counseling for families and individuals is also offered.

After-hour emergency coverage: call our on-call cell phone (402) 440-6271.

Psychological Assessment & Evaluation ›

Psychological assessment can help individuals, couples, and families more clearly identify the problem. This helps focus treatment on the problem and actually speeds recovery and change. This process includes a comprehensive interview, psychological testing and feedback session to review results. Child custody evaluations are also available.

Psychiatric Review ›

First Step has two consulting Psychiatrists, Dr. Kamal, M.D., and George Paskewitz, M.D. These physicians work closely with our staff in providing integrated care for clients who are evaluated as needing medical care along with counseling. This holistic approach is focused at enhancing your entire well-being, both physical and mental.

Service Locations ›

Licensed Mental Health Counselors are located at both First Step Locations, GreentTree (GT) & Plaza (PL). Counselors are listed by their general practice or specialties. Credentials for each are shown on our "Certified Staff" web page.

Family & Individual Counseling Specialists:

  • Rick McNeese, PhD
  • Wes Sime, PhD
  • Jerry Oestmann, PhD
  • Tom Booth - Gambling Specialty
  • Ivana Jelavic
  • Judy Gonnerman
  • Breanna Kaup
  • Teresa Maas
  • Wes Sime, PhD
  • Lynn Nagorski
  • Francesca Peterson
  • Linda Small

Neurofeedback & Biofeedback

  • Seth Brown
  • Judy Gonnerman
  • Andrea Sime
  • Wes Sime, PhD

Women's

  • Erica Sullivan, MA, LMHP, CPC, LADC

Most insurances, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Call today and talk to a qualified counselor about your situation.