ABOUT US
Welcome to Our Story Mental Health Services.
Anne Hofer | Owner, Nurse Practitioner PMHNP-BC, PMH-C
I have been a registered nurse since 2009 in a variety of settings including psychiatry, internal medicine, and pediatrics. I graduated in 2017 with my Masters in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Through my educational journey, I knew that I wanted to work within the field of reproductive psychiatry and have had the opportunity to expand my knowledge and expertise in the field over the last several years working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
In 2021, I earned my Perinatal Mental Health Certification which represents the most comprehensive education in this specialty to date. I look forward to diving into my work in the field of women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry in this new setting.
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I am happy to announce that I am able to serve members of the armed forces and their families covered by Tricare insurance.
What To Expect
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Open dialogue and respectful recognition of your thoughts, beliefs, concerns and wishes for medication management.
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Research based information regarding medication use, therapy and non-treatment.
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Professional recommendations based on years of research, education and employment in the field of psychiatry.
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If visiting for medication management during pregnancyor pre-conception counseling, we will take time to thoroughly discuss the risks and benefits of all options available and answer any questions you may have.
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Children and spouses are always welcome to accompany the patient to office visits.
Zachary Beerman | Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of the University of Nebraska of Medical Center. I specialize in the treatment of adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, and ADHD. As a mental health provider, I utilize medications and talk therapy to create unique treatment plans for each of my patients that align with their goals. While working with me, I will get to know you as a person by listening to your thoughts and feelings, understand your life story, and learn about what you want to improve in order to serve you in the best way possible.
I enjoy working in mental health because I get to develop long-lasting relationships with each of my patients to support them through the good, the bad, and whatever else life may throw their way. I utilize the latest evidenced-based practice to ensure my patients are receiving high-quality care at every turn. I can’t wait to help you get started on the next chapter of your story.
Nicole Fisher | Nurse Practitioner PMHNP-BC
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Hi, I’m Nicole! I’ve been a registered nurse since 2022, after earning my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I recently graduated from Briar Cliff University with my Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
It’s been a long time coming, and I’m so excited to practice here in my hometown and help expand access to mental health care in our rural community. Mental health care should feel approachable, collaborative, and judgment-free, and I look forward to getting to know the people I have the privilege of working with. I hope that having a familiar face will help make asking for help easier.
Outside of nursing, my everyday role is “servant” to my three cats, Leo, Juniper, and Stevie!
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Nicole offers services online as well as in-person services from our West Point, NE location
Phillip Bassing | Nurse Practitioner PMHNP-C
Professional Background
My career began as a registered nurse in mental health, where I worked with adolescents and adults experiencing substance use disorders and acute psychiatric needs. I later transitioned into inpatient oncology, administering chemotherapy and caring for patients with terminal illnesses, before returning to inpatient psychiatric care for adults.
After relocating to Omaha, I worked with post-surgical medical patients. In 2017, I earned a master’s degree as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. For the past nine years, I have provided acute medical care to inpatients at a local psychiatric hospital.
My work with acute psychiatric patients inspired me to expand my education further, and I completed a post-graduate certificate as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a dual-licensed nurse practitioner, I bring an integrated perspective to psychiatric care, addressing both medical and mental health needs.
Commitment to Inclusive Care and Advocacy
In my personal life, I identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. This lived experience has strengthened my commitment to advancing inclusivity and improving access to care for underserved and disenfranchised communities.
My advocacy has included supporting access to free HIV testing, expanded treatment options, mental health providers with expertise in LGBTQIA+ care, and safe spaces where individuals can build community and find support.
I also have experience caring for transgender patients who need acute medical care or gender-affirming care. My advocacy includes supporting policy changes that improve access to psychiatric care for transgender clients and those exploring psychiatric support as part of gender-affirming care.
I am eager to provide mental health care for individuals seeking a provider with diverse experience and a strong understanding of the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Therapeutic Approach and Services
I draw from several evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
ï‚·- Family therapy
ï‚·- Motivational interviewing
ï‚·- Solution-focused therapy
I offer both in-office and telemedicine appointments and provide care for children, families, and individuals seeking support.
MELINDA COLE | Therapist, LIMHP
Life sometimes doesn’t go the way we plan and can leave one feeling distant from that feeling of wholeness. If you are looking for extra support, feeling sad, isolated, anxious, or hopeless, I commend you for seeking the care needed for greater wellness.
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I have been practicing as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner since 2019. My focus is helping adults manage a diverse array of therapeutic issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, challenging life transitions, compulsive self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I offer a safe, empathetic, and supportive environment, guided by the practices of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT.
From the initial session forward, I take the time to get to know my clients and their specific concerns. I care deeply about this work and the support, insight, and healing it brings my clients, whatever stage of life's journey they are in.
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Taking the next step to reach out can be difficult, but I am here to welcome you with warmth, understanding, and support.
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We are all striving toward a feeling of wholeness – masterpieces in the works; beautifully made and continually being refined.
MITCHELL HOFER | Therapist, PLMHP
We each strive to live lives of meaning, purpose, and authenticity. Yet we often become "stuck" facing resistance to such authentic living. I am a psychotherapist experienced in working with adults struggling with difficult life transitions, grief, child loss, anxiety, professional burnout, loss of joy, aging, trauma, personality disorders, neurodivergence, and psychosis. My approach leans into psychoanalytic and existential therapies. That is to say, I believe unexamined motives and the resistance one faces living authentically and meaningfully are often at the root of what keeps us stuck and causes us to suffer.
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I draw from a lifetime of personal and professional experiences walking with others and alone through difficult life transitions, facing challenging and vulnerable emotions, healing the scars of traumatic experiences, and finding stability, connection, and meaning when life feels unpredictable, isolating, and hollow.
My journey as a therapist began in earnest with my own need to heal from adverse childhood experiences, the loss of a career, a fractured marriage, and a displaced sense of identity. I view your therapeutic work as a sacred journey inward to connect with the Source needed to face what is challenging you. It would be my honor to be your fellow traveler.
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Mitch is currently credentialed with the following health insurance companies: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Midland's Choice, Molina, and Nebraska Total Care.