Our Services
Mental Health Counseling
- Mental Health Assessments
- Individual, Family, and Marriage Counseling
- Anger Management Classes
- Flexible availability which includes weekends, evenings, and day time hours
- Virtual and In Person Appointments available
Alcohol & Drug Services
- Alcohol & Drug Evaluations – In Office and Off Site
- Adult and adolescent Evaluations
- Outpatient Counseling consisting of Individual, Group, and Family sessions
- Intensive Outpatient Counseling consisting of Individual, Group, and Family sessions
- Alcohol Education/DUI Class – 8 and 15 hour classes available
- Flexible availability which includes weekends, evenings, and day time hours
- Virtual and In Person Appointments available
- Must call for available times
Domestic Violence Intervention
- Wednesdays: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
- Sundays: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- 30-week and 36-week classes
- Virtual and In Person Appointments available
ABOUT US
Associates in Counseling & Treatment provides specialized counseling services for individuals and families in Lincoln, NE and the surrounding counties. When you or someone you knows begins substance use, gambling addiction, mental health counseling or anger management and domestic violence classes you begin your journey toward a better future. We will help you find effective ways to resolve personal issues, develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills, and to help you be able to see the world in a new and brighter light.
Safety and comfort
Associates in Counseling & Treatment provides a confidential, safe and supportive environment. All employees are thoroughly screened for suitability to ensure we can attend to your needs in the most understanding and efficient manner possible. We take care in creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere in our waiting area, for everyone so you will always feel at ease. We strive to provide trauma informed care.
Professional care
Our counselors and support staff are trained to make your experience at Associates in Counseling & Treatment as comfortable and productive as possible. We understand that entering into counseling takes great courage and we applaud you for taking a step toward a better future. You will always find compassion, empathy and understanding at our facilities, while also feeling safe and comfortable with us.
Confidentiality and privacy
We provide services under the following programs:
- We accept most major insurance companies
- Private Pay options are available
- Registered Providers with State Probation/Parole Administration
- Low Income funding available for Evaluations for Southeast Nebraska residents
- Medicaid funding for Evaluations and Outpatient treatment.
- ACT offers a Domestic Violence Intervention Program, 30-week and 36-week classes, based on the Duluth Model and approved by the Domestic Violence Coalition.
Meet Our Team
Associates in Counseling & Treatment offers licensed, certified, highly qualified and experienced professionals in their areas of expertise. We specialize in helping you resolve substance use, mental health and co-occurring diagnosis problems. Our counselors in Lincoln are dedicated to providing effective, confidential, and compassionate therapy.
Megan Leikam, BA, LADC
Megan is the Executive Director of Associates in Counseling & Treatment. Megan currently participates in group, individual, family counseling and evaluations. She received her undergraduate degree in human relations with an emphasis in alcohol and drug counseling from Doane University. Additionally, Megan has her provisional alcohol and drug license, provisional certified gambling license, and is certified as a domestic violence counselor.
Cheri Cochran, BS, LADC
Cheri, holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She served as an officer in the Lincoln Police Department and in Child Protective Services before joining the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services as an alcohol & drug counselor and case manager. Member National Association of Alcohol & Drug Counselors, ICRC certified.
Jill Johnson, LIMHP, LADC
Jill has worked in the addictions and mental health field for ten years. She takes an eclectic approach to her therapy, utilizing several different treatment modalities when working with individuals, but primarily relies on cognitive behavioral interventions to help empower her clients to engage in healthy lifestyle changes in order to be successful with their identified goals. Jill is also a certified EMDR practitioner and utilizes this approach to help her clients work through past trauma. Jill received her undergraduate degree in psychology with an emphasis in mental health from Doane University and has two master degrees in human service and clinical counseling from Bellevue University.
Melinda Lamp, MA, PLHMP, LADC
Melinda is soon to have her PLMHP, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in Child, Youth and Family Service. Melinda completed her Masters of Arts in Counseling Degree from Doane University. Melinda is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Therapist. Melinda has had several years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and working with youth within Lincoln Public Schools.
Alex Anderson-Espinosa
Alex is the intake coordinator for this practice. His main responsibility is to greet clients with professionalism and a friendly smile. He also schedules clients, updates and takes client information, and keeps files correct and in order. Alex also has 7 years of medical experience and 1 year of office experience.
Sterling Hendrix
Sterling is the newest member of our team and helps with making sure the front desk is running in an orderly fashion. Sterling also helps with cleaning the office when he is not working the front desk.
Brenda Wray
Brenda is a part time member of our team. Her primary role is Domestic Violence counseling.
Jay Minnick
Jay is a part time member of our team. His primary role is Domestic Violence counseling.