Staff

Brad Shay, LIMHP, LADC, LPC

Brad has a passion for helping others find pathways to improving their lives. He enjoys the process of individualizing treatment to each client. Brad loves helping others develop goals for sustained life changes, enhance their effectiveness in decision-making, and improve their life balance and fulfillment. In addition, Brad has taken his vision and passion into being the co-founder and business owner and helps develop and supervise other clinicians to be more effective in their professional lives.

Education/Certifications

• Master of Arts in Counseling, Doane College, 2001
• Bachelor of Arts Degree Doane College 1993
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services, Alcohol and Drug Specialization, Southeast Community College 1991
• Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)
• Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
• Nebraska Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC)
• Nebraska Certified Professional Counselor (CPC)
• Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
• IASIS Certified Practitioner

Areas of Specialty

• Department of Transportation Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (DOT SAP) Evaluations and Process
• Substance Use Disorders Evaluation and Treatment
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Emotional Management
• Transitions in Life
• Situational or Stress Management
• IASIS Certified Practitioner

Steve Long

As office manager, Steve helps prepare and run the office, making it ready for you to call or come in. He strives to facilitate a professional yet comfortable experience. Whether it’s assisting with the intake process, dealing with insurance, improving office procedures, or hanging pictures, he’s focused on improving whatever is handed to him.

Mitzi Sylvester

Mitzi loves the environment and philosophy of CVHHC and AHHC and feels there is a purpose to this organization and its need in our community. She enjoys being a part of helping clients and staff navigate communication and information for a more efficient and welcoming experience.

Siobhan Allen, PLMHP, PLADAC

Siobhan has a passion for helping others learn and implement skills for life balance. She likes to read up on new techniques in the field of therapy and be adaptable to client needs. She loves to teach skills to help others create a life worth living.

Education/Certifications

• Master of Arts in Counseling Doane College December 2023
• Nebraska Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP)
• Nebraska Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (PLADC)

Areas of Specialty:

• Co-Occurring Disorder Evaluations and Treatment
• Substance Abuse
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Adjustment to life circumstances
• Teens and Adults

Hope Estrada, LICSW

Hope has always had a passion for working with individuals and families Hope uses evidenced based treatment modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to focus on improving and strengthening one’s emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. As a therapist Hope will provide empathy and compassion as well as challenge individuals and families to improve their lives and make long lasting changes.

Education/Licensures/Certifications
• Master Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 1999
• Nebraska Independent Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
• Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
• Nebraska Master Social Worker (CMSW)
• Arizona Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Areas of Specialty
Stress Management
Depression
Anxiety
Children ages 8 to 17
Adults
Families
Life Skills Groups
Mindfulness

Kathy Fleming, LIMHP, LPC

Kathy loves empowering others to identify their gifts, talents & strengths to reach their full potential. Kathy believes that growth comes from building on their gifts, talents & strengths. Kathy is open-minded, non-judgmental, empathetic, and meets people where they are. She loves to see the changes and growth of the people she works with every day. Kathy enjoys working with children and families to enhance understanding and communication for family harmony.

Education/Certifications

• Masters Community Counseling, Creighton University, 1994  
• Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)
• Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
• Nebraska Certified Professional Counselor (CPC)

Areas of Specialty

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger Management
• Behavior Management
• Families
• Mood Disorders
• Trauma
• Developmental Disabilities
• Parenting
• Life Skills
• ADHD/ADD
• Couples
• Children
• Teens
• Adults

Jennifer James,PLADC, PCDGC

Jennifer, PLADC, PCDGC, is passionate about providing services ot adults and adolescents grappling with substance abuse issues. She is committed to guiding individuals on their transformative journey toward sustained recovery through a holistic approach. Jennifer recognizes the profound impact of a supportive therapeutic relationship and is dedicated to cultivating
an environment marked by empathy, trust, and empowerment, with a clear aim of facilitating positive change for her clients.

Education/Certifications

• Currently pursuing Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science in Human Services 2023
• Nebraska Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (PLADC)
• Provisional Certified Disordered Gambling Counselor (PCDGC)

Areas of Specialty

• Substance Use Disorders Assessment/Evaluation
• Drug and Alcohol Education Classes
• Outpatient Individual Counseling
• Intensive Outpatient Group Counseling • Adolescents
• Adults
• Criminal Justice Clients
• Disordered Gambling Evaluations and Treatment

Bob Kohles, LIMHP

Bob loves learning and sharing strategies to enhance happiness, health, and functional relationship skills. He enjoys working with children, youth, adults, and elderly equally. He learns from those he helps and passes forward to others the strategies and skills to enhance their quality of life. He feels it is a blessing to help people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities.

Education/Certifications/Licensures

• Master of Arts, Educational Psychology, University of Nebraska Lincoln
• Bachelor of Science in Education University of Nebraska Lincoln 1987
• Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)

Areas of Specialty

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationships
• Life Transitions
• Stress Management
• Grief
• Life Balance

Tim Schultz, LMHP,LADC,LIMHP

Tim enjoys the opportunity to see growth in individuals while assisting them in achieving their short- and long-term goals. He embraces listening to people’s challenges and providing them with the tools to overcome diversity. Tim believes that every individual has a purpose, and every person has the ability to find their purpose in life.

Education:

• Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)
• Doane 2009 Masters Arts and Counseling
• UNL 2001 Bachelors Family Science and Minor in Psychology
• Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
• Nebraska Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
  
  Areas of specialty: 
• Christian Counseling
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Career Counseling
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Sex Addiction

Rhiannon Stueve, CADC (IA)

Rhiannon was drawn to working with others after overcoming some of her own history of discord. She has a passion for education to elicit more effective decision-making to help in breaking the cycle of addiction. She enjoys the uniqueness of people’s experiences combined with using research in a personalized way for more effective outcomes.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Midland Lutheran College, 2006
• Iowa Certified Drug and Alcohol Educator (CADC)
• Iowa Licensed Teacher
• Certified Prime for Life Facilitator
• Working on Nebraska Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Areas of Specialty

• Providing evidenced-based education for substance use issues. 

Vanessa Suarez, LADC

As a licensed therapist, Vanessa works to help adolescent and adult clients navigate life’s challenges with substance use by providing supportive counseling, cognitive restructuring, and manageable steps toward being your best self. Vanessa is thrilled to incorporate strength-based learning to empower clients with their own talents in order to benefit from confidence-building and overcoming the barriers to their wellness.

Education/Certifications

• Master of Arts, Doane College 2012
• Nebraska Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC)

Areas of Specialty

• Substance Abuse
• Sobriety Skills
• Relapse Prevention
• Substance Related Relationship Issues

Deb Threats, PLADC

Deb has a passion for helping those with substance use issues restructure and rebuild their lives to be more consistent with their values, goals, and ideal self. She is able to provide services in both English and Spanish.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources and Family Sciences – University of Nebraska Lincoln 2004
• Nebraska Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (PLADC)
• Training for Addiction Professionals LADC Core classes Lincoln 2014
• Nebraska Approved Provider for criminal justice clients

Areas of Specialty

• Spanish Speaking
• Drug and Alcohol Evaluations
• Intensive Outpatient Groups
• Drug and Alcohol Education
• Individual Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Floyd Sylvester

Floyd takes pride in a job well done. He has joined us as a part time Janitor to help with the cleanliness of our Lincoln facilities.

Cheri Stollar, MA, PLMHP

Cheri Stollar is a mental health practitioner passionate about helping individuals align mind, body, and spirit with their true selves. She draws from her Native American heritage and indigenous roots to offer therapy from a holistic, culturally grounded perspective.

Cheri begins by listening deeply to each person’s story and works to build on their strengths, creating a safe space for growth and healing.
She is particularly committed to supporting individuals healing from childhood and adult trauma and creating spaces that honor and uplift all races, ethnicities, sexualities, orientations, and identifications. She believes in providing psychological safety and inclusive language to ensure all individuals regardless of background, diversity, or identity, feel supported in working toward their goals.

Education & Licensure:

• Master of Arts in Counseling, Doane University, January 2021
• Nebraska Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP)

Areas of Specialty:

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Substance Use Treatment
• Depression & Anxiety
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults
• BIPOC
• LGBTQ+