Our Team
Education & Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 11
- School: University of Nebraska Omaha (MS Counseling)
- Year Graduated: 2012
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LIMHP 1692
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LADC 1189
Ryan EvansMS, LIMHP, LADC
Ryan is a nationally certified counselor, licensed independent mental health practitioner, and licensed drug and alcohol counselor. An Omaha native, he received his Community Counseling degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2012.
He specializes in addressing depression and anxiety, helping adolescents and adults overcome substance abuse, supporting individuals struggling with chronic illnesses, and building strong family relationships.
After 8 years in private practice as a solo practitioner, Ryan founded Optimal Counseling & Consulting, expanding his practice to better serve the mental health needs of individuals, couples, and families in the Omaha metro area.
Ryan is an avid outdoorsman, exercise enthusiast and food lover.
Education & Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 6 Years
- School: Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
- Year Graduated: 2018
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LIMHP 3157
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LADC 1371
Katey Hancock,
MA, LIMHP, LADC
Education & Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 3
- Graduate School: Marquette University
- Year Graduated: 2022
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LIMHP 3676
Quin Brudney
MS, LIMHP
Quin is passionate about providing a safe and compassionate environment for individuals to learn about themselves and feel empowered to reach their goals. She integrates a holistic and person-centered approach to support growth in mind, body and spirit and draws upon a range of therapy approaches to best meet individuals’ needs.
Her areas of focus include treating anxiety and anxiety related disorders, self-worth/self-esteem concerns, addressing interpersonal relationship difficulties, and support in life transitions with emphasis on nervous system regulation and mind-body connection.
Quin is a licensed independent mental health practitioner. She completed her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in addiction at Marquette University.
Education & Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 45
- Graduate School: University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Year Graduated: 1972
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LIMHP 161
Marleen Evans
LIMHP
Marleen is a Nebraska Licensed and Certified Professional Counselor and is also nationally certified as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Medical Psychotherapist. She received her masters degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was named “Outstanding Counselor in Private Practice” by the Nebraska Association for Counseling and Development. Marleen has had clinical training and experience in individual, marriage, family, group and brief therapy, and frequently consults with organizations, businesses and schools. She also offers mediation services.
Education & Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 6
- Graduate School: South Dakota State University
- Year Graduated: 2020
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LIMHP 4290
Stephani Manzari
MS, LIMHP
Stephani is a licensed independent mental health practitioner. She completed her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at South Dakota State University. Stephani has experience working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds and age ranges across a range of settings including inpatient, community mental health, and higher education.
She works with adults seeking support for anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She is passionate about perinatal mental health and supporting women who are pregnant, postpartum, or adjusting to motherhood. This includes those experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or intrusive thoughts.
Stephani uses a holistic approach that values connection and collaboration to create meaningful change for clients. She offers a non-judgmental space to explore emotions and patterns to help individuals reach their goals.
Our Approach
We utilize evidenced based treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and integrated treatment methods.