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 has a waitlist for new clients.
Jessica Luttrell
LMHP
My name is Jessica Luttrell. My background is in the field of Social Work, and I have been a Licensed Social Worker since 2015. I attended Fort Hays State University for my undergraduate studies and transitioned to the University of Kansas for my graduate studies. I began my career practicing in the state of Kansas and transitioned to Nebraska in 2018.
I have practiced in the fields of child welfare, correctional facilities, and school-based services. I am passionate about working with clients to help them feel their most effective and empowered.
Jessica is accepting new clients with United Healthcare insurance or private pay. (Blue Cross Blue Shield coming soon!)
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 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), 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 Accepting New Clients
Raquel Martinez
FRONT DESK ADMIN.
Hi! I'm Raquel and I'm excited to be a part of the Mertens Counseling team. I look forward to greeting clients, scheduling, and other office needs. I am passionate about helping and supporting others!
CONTACT / FRONT DESK HOURS
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM
COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS
May be scheduled outside of contact hours, depending on your therapist's availability.