Our Team
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Education & Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 10
- School: University of Nebraska Omaha
- Year Graduated: 2012
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LIMHP 3157
- License No. and State: Nebraska/LADC
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.
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Education & Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 5 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
Our Approach
We utilize evidenced based treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and integrated treatment methods.