Meet Our Team
At Merten's Counseling in Kearney, our team is led by Emily Mertens, who brings a compassionate approach to every session. Our skilled counselors specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and more, dedicated to supporting your journey to wellness. Experience the caring and professional counseling available at Merten's Counseling in Kearney.
Emily Mertens
LIMHP, CMFT, PLADC
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling from traumatic and distressing events. I have been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and I regularly utilize EMDR, in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques, in my practice.
Why work with me?
I get it. Not only do I have 10 years of experience helping people through their experiences, years ago I went through the healing journey with EMDR as the client. That's how I know it can work!
Life CAN get better! You CAN have amazing relationships and reach your goals. I would love the opportunity to be part of your journey to creating a more fulfilling life!
Emily is currently not taking new clients.
Amber Bendig
PLMHP
Amber is skilled in teaching you the tools you need to manage symptoms and guide you through the process of uncovering and working through root causes. Amber’s balance of a warm and patient approach, drive for finding solutions, and the immense support will put you in the space to move forward in life feeling your best! Amber enjoys working with kids, teens, and young adults. She has experience in treating individuals with trauma related issues, anxiety, depression, life adjustments, and relationship struggles.
Amber has a Master’s Degree in counseling from the University of Nebraska Kearney. She is currently a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP).
Amber is taking new clients with Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and private pay.
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Nicola Anderson
LIMHP
Nicola has a Master’s Degree in counseling from the University of Nebraska Kearney. She is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP). Nicola enjoys working with teens and adults with a variety of mental health and co-occurring symptoms.
Nicola is taking new clients.
Nicola Anderson
LIMHP
Nicola currently enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. She is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP). She holds a Master's Degree from UNK and has several years of experience working with a variety of emotional and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and more. She has worked in an acute mental health hospital, which has given her valuable knowledge and experience. Nicola utilizes an integrated approach, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused therapy as her primary therapeutic modalities. Nicola believes that to help facilitate growth and change you must first create an authentic and trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients. Her goal is to help individuals manage their mental health challenges and enhance their overall quality of life. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and cuddling up to her fur babies.
Nicola Is Currently Taking New Clients
Angela Rimany
Administrative Assistant
Angela is our remote administrative assistant and your contact for getting set up with therapy services, scheduling, and billing and payment related questions. Angela has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. Currently, she is on the path to licensure as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in Orlando, Florida. Her passion lies in the behind-the-scenes dynamics of mental health support. Her goal is to create a seamless and efficient support system for individuals navigating their mental health journey.
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