Our Nebraska Mental Health Mission
About Nebraska Family Behavioral Health
Helping You Live Your Best Life
Nebraska Family Behavioral Health believes mental health is vital to overall well-being. Our mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered mental health care for individuals of all ages. Our team consists of therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and pediatric developmental behavioral nurse practitioners who are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based treatment for a wide variety of mental health disorders - including anxiety, mood disorders, insomnia, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health conditions for all ages.
Meet the Team
Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Team
Kristen Speaker
APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
- Over 9 years of experience as a provider in pediatric developmental and behavioral health
- Dual Board Certified in Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Mental Health
- Graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jamie Draper
APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
- Serving the State of Nebraska for over 23 years as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Dual Board Certified in Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Mental Health
- Graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
Adult Psychiatric Team
Vanessa Harvey
DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
- 11 years of mental healthcare experience
- BS from Nebraska Wesleyan University (Go P-Wolves!)
- BSN, DNP from University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Provides holistic, individualized care that considers each patient's unique story to assist them on their journey toward a healthy, meaningful, and thriving life.
Coming Soon
New Provider Coming Soon
Pediatric and Adult Therapy Team
Paige Watson
MSW, PLMHP
- 7+ years of experience working with children and families
- University of Nebraska Master's Program in Social Work, in addition to a background in Child, Youth, and Family studies
- Specialization in managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression for children and young adults
Clifford Troyer
MS, CRC, PLMHP
- Over 10 years of experience serving Lincoln's student population as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- BS in psychology from UNK and Master's in Counseling from Emporia State University
"We are all just walking each other home" - Ram Dass
Rachel Despain
MA, LIMHP
- 4 years of experience as a mental health therapist
- 3 years in private practice and 2 school years working as an in-school therapist
- Master of Arts in Counseling from Doane University
- Specialties: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, & truancy (ages 12+)
