Our Nebraska Mental Health Mission

About Nebraska Family Behavioral Health

Helping You Live Your Best Life

Nebraska Family Behavioral Health believes mental health is vital to overall well-being. Our mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered mental health care for individuals of all ages, including specialized services for veterans and military families. Our team consists of therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and pediatric developmental behavioral nurse practitioners who are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based treatment for a wide variety of mental health disorders - including anxiety, mood disorders, insomnia, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health conditions for all ages. 

Meet the Team

Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Team

Kristen Speaker

APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

  • Over 9 years of experience as a provider in pediatric developmental and behavioral health 
  • Dual Board Certified in Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Mental Health
  • Graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jamie Draper

APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS

  • Serving the State of Nebraska for over 23 years as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Dual Board Certified in Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Mental Health
  • Graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center

Adult and Veteran Psychiatric Team

Vanessa Harvey

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

  • 11 years of mental healthcare experience
  • BS from Nebraska Wesleyan University (Go P-Wolves!)
  • BSN, DNP from University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Provides holistic, individualized care that considers each patient's unique story to assist them on their journey toward a healthy, meaningful, and thriving life. 
Eric Wickersham
  • Served as United States FMF Navy Corpsman
  • Adult psychiatric services specializing in veteran care
  • MSN from Frontier Nursing University

Pediatric and Adult Therapy Team

Paige Watson

MSW, PLMHP

  • 7+ years of experience working with children and families
  • University of Nebraska Master's Program in Social Work, in addition to a background in Child, Youth, and Family studies
  • Specialization in managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression for children and young adults 
Clifford Troyer

MS, CRC, PLMHP

  • Over 10 years of experience serving Lincoln's student population as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • BS in psychology from UNK and Master's in Counseling from Emporia State University


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