Mandy McCormick, PMH-ARNP

Behavioral Health Director

Language: English

Specialties:

– (Psychiatry) depression
– Anxiety
– Trauma
– Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
– EMDR Therapy
– LGBTQIA+ Community

Mandy was born and raised in Omaha and has been a nurse for twelve years. Mandy was the 2023 Arlene Steege Award for Exceptional Human Services Commitment recipient. As a behavioral health provider, she believes trauma comes in all forms, stemming from any big life change. Mandy asks individuals “struggling and unsure of the source of their pain” to make an appointment with her. Mandy hopes to help her patients feel comfortable as their most authentic selves. Outside work, she loves to read because it has always been her favorite escape and window to the outside world. Her favorite quote is by Ralph Waldo Emerson “To be yourself in a world that is always trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

Margaret Chipendo, ARPN-FNP/PMHNP BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Language: English & Shona

Specialties:

– Psychiatry/Behavioral Health

Margaret has a passion for whole-person health. Her intense practice has given her the ability to diagnose and treat patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, ADHD, memory difficulties, and dementia. Margaret would like people to know that iIt’s okay to take a break and prioritize your mental health. It appears that we prioritize dental care and other medical issues; why cannot we do the same with our mental health?

Ali Fauble, APRN PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Language: English

Specialties:

– (Psychiatry) depression
– Anxiety

Ali has worked in multiple behavioral health settings for more than ten years and has been a nurse since 2016. She firmly believes that a mental health diagnosis should not define you as a person. Ali is passionate about helping her patients find joy and meaning in life. Outside of work, Ali enjoys watching anything sports-related. She also likes to travel and explore different trails by bicycle.

Nathan Howland, LISW, LICSW, BCD, Certified EMDR Therapist

Lead Therapist

Language: English

Specialties:

– EMDR
– Anxiety Disorders
– Trauma/PTSD
– Chronic Pain
– Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
– LGBTQIA+ Community

Nathan has been practicing since 2013 and specializes in addressing trauma and dissociation, leveraging his comprehensive training in EMDR Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, the Flash Technique, and mindfulness-based interventions to facilitate the healing process. Nathan is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work and is licensed to practice clinical social work in Iowa and Nebraska. His practice is guided by the principles of memory reconsolidation and the adaptive information processing model, aiming to offer personalized therapeutic interventions. Acknowledging the importance of a solid therapist-client connection, he emphasizes that while he strives to provide a supportive and understanding environment, his approach may only be a good fit for some and will help you find a different therapist if you decide you need a different approach.

Stacie Acox, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Language: English

Specialties:

– ADHD
– Depression
– Anxiety
– Borderline Personality Disorder
– Bipolar Disorder
– Pediatrics/Teens (Age 6+)

Stacie provided both individual and family therapy to students and their family systems. In her practice, Stacie performs intake assessments that include comprehensive bio-psycho-social evaluations and mental health crisis intervention. To decompress, she likes coloring and crafting while watching reality/true crime TV. In between running around after her five kids, you can find her reading just about anything. She also enjoys a good cup of coffee, college basketball, and college football. Go Bluejays!

Rebecca Folks, LISW, Certified EMDR Therapist

Behavioral Health Therapist

Language: English

Specialties:

– Depression
– Anxiety
– Grief & Loss
– Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Becky has more than four years of experience in helping people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and grief/loss. She has specialized in working with both teens and adults. Becky works hard to form a deep connection with her clients to support their personal growth and healing journey. As a certified EMDR therapist, Becky uses various methods specific to each person’s needs. She believes humor is a powerful tool to help build relationships and make mental health progress. She values the trust her clients put in her and works with them to work toward being the best version of themselves. 

Kay Stutzman, LMHCt

Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Language: English

Specialties:

– Depression
– Anxiety
– Trauma
– Pediatrics/Teens (Age 3+)

Kay brings a strong background in school counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support, equipping her to meet the diverse needs of our patients and the community, especially adolescents. Kay is trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Psychological First Aid, among others. These specialized skills and her background in counselor supervision and mental health boot camp training make her a compassionate and skilled therapist.  Kay enjoys antique shopping and spending time with her daughter when she’s not working.

The Wellbeing Partners has created this website to help connect you with some of the many mental health resources in our community and to answer questions that you may have.

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.

Text SAFE to 741741

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy.

1-833-852-6262

The TrevorLifeline is a suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth with 24/7 crisis counseling via phone, text, and chat.

Call  1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a network of local U.S. crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7.

Call 988 for help. 

National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

1-888-799-7233