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We’re glad you’re here. Mertens Counseling offers compassionate care for children, teens, adults, and families. Click the button under each therapist to visit their online booking page, view availability, or join their waitlist.
Need help choosing? Call 308-270-4988 or email admin@mertenscounseling.com. We can help you find a therapist based on your needs, schedule, and insurance.
Andrew (Drew) Fritson
PLMHP
Drew has immediate openings for new clients
Client Ages & Types: Adults, teens, children ages 2+, and families.
Insurance: BCBS & COMHT (free session) vouchers
General Availability: Monday-Thursday mornings & afternoons
Areas of Focus:
Adults: Anxiety, stress, trauma, emotional and anger regulation, ADHD- or autism-related concerns, and parenting challenges.
Children & Teens: Anxiety, trauma, emotional and anger regulation, challenging behaviors, routines and transitions, ADHD- or autism-related concerns, and sleep and toileting concerns in younger children. Caregiver involvement and support are incorporated as appropriate.
Additional training in EMDR and short-term behavioral therapy.
Sara Klingelhoefer
LIMHP
Sara has immediate openings for new clients
Client Ages & Types: Individual adults ages 19+
Insurance: BCBS, Medica, Midlands Choice, UMR, United Healthcare
General Availability: Monday & Friday mornings
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder), habits and tics, depression, stress management, sleep, life transitions, personal growth, coping with a cancer diagnosis and the emotional challenges of treatment and recovery, parenting, and family support.
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Courtney Hughbanks
PLMHP
Courtney has a waitlist for new clients
Client Ages & Types: Adults, teens, Children ages 10+
Insurance: BCBS & COMHT (free session) vouchers
General Availability: Monday-Thursday evenings
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD, trauma, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem, body image, life transitions, perfectionism, burnout, relationships, parenting, and family dynamics.
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Jessica Luttrell
LIMHP, LCSW
Jessica has a waitlist for new clients
Client Ages & Types: Adults, teens, children ages 10+
Insurance: BCBS, Medica, Midlands Choice, UMR, United Healthcare
General Availability: Monday-Friday late afternoons & evenings
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, life transitions, personal growth, parenting and family support.
Additional training in EMDR & DBT therapy.
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Emily Mertens
LIMHP, CMFT
Emily has a waitlist for new clients
Client Ages & Types: Individual adults ages 19+
Insurance: BCBS, Medica, Midlands Choice, UMR, United Healthcare
General Availability: Monday-Thursday mornings & afternoons
Areas Of Focus: Childhood trauma, complex trauma, single-event trauma, anxiety, and trauma-related emotional and relationship challenges.
Additional training in EMDR therapy.
INSURANCE, PAYMENT, AND ACCESS
We accept several insurance plans and offer private-pay options, including discounted packages when you prepay for multiple sessions. Our intake coordinator works to verify your insurance benefits and provide anestimate of out-of-pocket costs before your first appointment. Through the COMHT program, eligible Nebraska residents of all ages may qualify for up to five counseling sessions at no cost with participating therapists. Visit our Insurance & Payment Options page to learn more, or contact us for help exploring your options.
