Mental Health

Your mental health is as important as your physical health to the success of your cancer treatment. It is normal for cancer patients to feel overwhelmed or experience strong emotions, including disbelief, fear, anxiety, anger and sadness. Ignoring these feelings can affect your physical and medical progress. That’s why it may be helpful to work with your oncologist and a mental health expert as needed during your treatment.

Nikki Lightner, MA, LIMHP, LADC
Therapist 

Nikki Lightner offers individual and family counseling to help with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes.

Nikki is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She earned a Master of Counseling degree from Doane University in Lincoln. She enjoys helping people improve their quality of life through a holistic approach that incorporates the mind, body and soul.

Carry Green, MA, LIMHP, LPC
Therapist 

Carry Green offers individual and family counseling to help with life transitions, grief and loss, stress, anxiety and depression.

Carry is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, (EMDR), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia CBT-I), and grief and loss. She is passionate about helping individuals
navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. Focused on building a safe, supportive space for growth, healing and resilience.

Nikki and Carry both see patients at both the April Sampson Cancer Center and the Bryan Counseling Center at Bryan West Campus, in addition to telehealth appointments.