As children are affected by many different things in their daily lives, we have found it to be of great significance when they have a person of support, outside family members, to help them strengthen or enhance areas to help them thrive in their day-to-day tasks and interactions. The mental health program we provide will allow our therapists to meet with students individually and/or in group settings. From there, they can begin identifying areas of need, building helpful coping skills or providing intervention tools they can utilize to increase their effectiveness with their school work, peer interactions/relationships, group settings, etc.
In this program, we will not diagnose or provide evaluations, but rather meet with identified students in sessions lasting up to 30 minutes. Sessions will take place in a confidential location on school grounds and content remains confidential between the therapist and the student unless a safety issue is identified. The therapists collaborate with Silver Lake administration, staff, and teachers to help create an environment that is encouraging for all. (Please note, these services are not intended to replace, but can be used in conjunction with, traditional outpatient therapy.)
Taylor is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) employed through Educational Service Unit #9 in Hastings, NE. She brings 10 years of experience, much of which has included working with youth and young adults.
She is a Hastings Senior High School Graduate continuing her education by receiving her bachelor’s degree from Hastings College and her Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Before joining ESU-9, Taylor had previously worked at a youth juvenile chemical dependency program, Hastings College, and owned/operated a private practice.
Taylor enjoys spending time with her kids and family, playing sports being active, and watching movies. She is excited to join the team at Silver Lake Public Schools and looks forward to serving the students and families of the district.
Jon is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) with the ESU 9, bringing over 25 years of experience and a special interest in working with youth and young adults.
He is a Hastings Senior High School graduate, served on active duty in the United States Air Force, and later continued his education at Hastings College and then the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Before joining ESU 9, Jon worked with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, was the Director of Counseling Services at Hastings College for 21 years, and owned/operated a private practice office.
Jon and his wife Ronda (a professional educator with Hastings Public Schools) have three adult daughters and two grandsons. In addition to loving his time with family, he enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking/eating, and most any sporting event and outdoor activity.
He is excited to return to SL Jr/Sr for his 2nd year and looks forward to serving the students and families of the district.