Optimal Counseling and Consulting

Counseling & Therapy in Omaha — Adults, Couples & Family

The Optimal Counseling & Consulting (OCC) team of licensed therapists in Omaha is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of adults, couples, and families. In-person or online therapy sessions available.

Feel Like You Again

Are you struggling in your closest relationships, including the one with yourself? Ready to move into the next chapter but unsure where to start? At Optimal Counseling, we specialize in adult mental health therapy, helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Let’s work together to find a clear path to a brighter tomorrow. We’re here every step of the way, helping you build the skills you need to feel better.

Therapy for Adults - CBT for Depression & Anxiety

Find lasting relief with specialized adult mental health therapy at Optimal Counseling. Our highly skilled and licensed counselors provide individual therapy in Omaha using evidence‑based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, relationship problems, and co-occurring conditions. We offer individualized treatment plans, strategies to prevent symptom recurrence, and practical skills to support long-term wellness and healthier lifestyle changes.

Perinatal Counseling & Women's Mental Health Services

OCC provides specialized perinatal counseling and women’s mental health services for prenatal anxiety, postpartum depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), birth trauma, and transition-to-parenthood challenges. Our licensed perinatal therapists deliver evidence-based care for expecting and new mothers, partners, and families, both in person and via telehealth.

Couples Therapy

Make your relationship stronger than ever by identifying relationship issues, restoring trust, and learning effective communication skills, conflict-resolution strategies, and emotional regulation techniques. Our licensed marriage and couples therapists offer trauma-informed approaches to strengthen your partnership.

Family Therapy

Learn how to support and communicate with your loved ones with compassionate family therapy and family counseling. We provide parenting support, adolescent counseling, and systemic family treatment. Whether addressing a traumatic family event or behavioral issues, our counselors help in setting healthy boundaries and teach family members how to care for one another appropriately. 

Therapy for Men

We offer resources tailored to men’s mental health, including depression treatment for men, substance use support, and stress management. Our male-focused therapists create a supportive, confidential space to address anxiety, burnout, communication and relationship challenges.

Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.

Dalai Lama
Ryan Evans, nationally certified counselor

About me

Omaha Nebraska Mental Health Counselor

Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor

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