Between work, college, family responsibilities, and everything else life brings, finding time for mental health care can feel complicated. If you’re searching for a therapist in Kearney, Nebraska, Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services offers another option for getting the support you need.
Our office is in Grand Island; we see Kearney clients by telehealth or in person in Grand Island. Our practice serves children ages 3 and older, teenagers, adults, couples, and families across central Nebraska.
You can meet with a therapist through secure online appointments from a private location in Nebraska or travel approximately 45 minutes from Kearney to our Grand Island office.
Our goal is to make the process of exploring counseling straightforward, respectful, and responsive to your individual circumstances.
Kearney clients: start by telehealth or in person
Secure video anywhere in Nebraska, or visit our Grand Island office. We contact new inquiries within one business day.
Request an Appointment or call (308) 675-2858
How We Work With Kearney Clients
Living in Kearney doesn’t prevent you from working with a counseling practice based in Grand Island.
Online counseling throughout Nebraska
Our secure telehealth services allow eligible clients to attend therapy appointments without making the drive. You’ll need an email address, internet access, and a quiet, private location where you can participate without interruptions.
Telehealth may be a practical choice for college students, professionals, parents balancing multiple schedules, and people living in rural communities around Kearney.
In-person appointments in Grand Island
For clients who prefer meeting face-to-face, our office is located at 403 Lexington Cir in Grand Island, NE 68803.
Some treatment approaches and evaluations are more appropriately completed in person. Our team can help determine whether your requested service is available virtually or requires a visit to our office.
Choosing between online and in-person care isn’t necessarily permanent. Appointment format can be discussed as treatment needs and circumstances change.
Services Available to Kearney Residents
Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services offers counseling and specialized behavioral health services for a range of ages and needs.
- Individual counseling: Therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, personal challenges, and significant life changes.
- Trauma counseling and EMDR: Specialized approaches for individuals working through traumatic experiences and their ongoing effects.
- Child therapy and play therapy: Developmentally informed treatment for children ages 3 and older experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.
- Teen counseling: Support for adolescents navigating identity, peer relationships, emotional health, family concerns, and difficult transitions.
- Couples and family therapy: Counseling focused on relationship patterns, communication, and family functioning.
- Adult substance use counseling: Treatment for individuals seeking support with substance use and recovery.
- Youth substance use treatment: Counseling for adolescents experiencing substance-related concerns.
- Perinatal mental health counseling: Support during pregnancy, after childbirth, and through adjustments associated with becoming a parent.
- Problematic sexual behavior treatment: Specialized services addressing concerning sexual behavior and related treatment needs.
- Specialized evaluations: Substance use evaluations, problematic sexual behavior and sexual risk evaluations, and pre-procedure behavioral health evaluations.
Pre-procedure and SCS evaluations: We provide behavioral health evaluations for patients referred by Kearney-area pain clinics, including individuals undergoing assessment before spinal cord stimulator (SCS) procedures.
Our administrative team can explain the referral process and whether your particular evaluation requires an in-person appointment.
Who We Help
There isn’t one specific reason someone decides to begin therapy. Sometimes a major event leads to seeking help. Other times, concerns have been building gradually.
We welcome inquiries from:
- College students and young adults managing academic pressure, independence, relationships, anxiety, or major decisions about their future.
- Working professionals experiencing persistent stress, emotional exhaustion, or difficulty balancing responsibilities.
- Adults recovering from trauma who want to explore EMDR or another trauma-informed treatment approach.
- Families navigating adolescence, including changes in communication, independence, behavior, or substance use concerns.
- Individuals living outside larger communities who want access to specialized counseling without frequent travel.
- Patients preparing for medical procedures who need a behavioral health evaluation requested by a pain management provider.
We also serve residents of surrounding rural communities who can access telehealth from anywhere in Nebraska or attend appointments at our Grand Island office.
For Kearney Referral Partners
We welcome referrals from Kearney-area medical providers, pain management clinics, schools, DHHS caseworkers, probation professionals, and attorneys. Our services include outpatient counseling, substance use treatment, and specialized behavioral health evaluations, including pre-procedure assessments for spinal cord stimulation.
Referral contact information:
Phone: (308) 675-2858
Fax: (308) 675-2874
Please send relevant documentation through an appropriate secure channel, with any necessary authorizations, and contact our team with questions about referral suitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an Alfrey & Pruitt office in Kearney?
No. Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services operates from our office at 403 Lexington Cir in Grand Island, Nebraska. The drive from Kearney is approximately 45 minutes, depending on your starting point and travel conditions. Kearney residents can attend appointments in Grand Island or access eligible counseling services through secure telehealth anywhere in Nebraska.
Does online therapy work as well as meeting in person?
For many people and mental health concerns, online therapy can be a useful and effective treatment format. However, it isn’t the right choice for every situation. The type of therapy, privacy at home, personal preferences, and clinical needs all matter. We can discuss these considerations before deciding whether telehealth or in-person sessions are more suitable.
Do you accept Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare. Whether a particular clinician or service is covered depends on your plan and applicable benefits. Behavioral health evaluations may have different payment or coverage arrangements than routine counseling. Our office can review your insurance information and explain what needs to be verified before your appointment.
How soon will someone respond to my appointment request?
Our team contacts new inquiries within one business day. During that initial conversation, we’ll gather basic information about the services you’re seeking, your insurance, and whether you prefer online or in-person appointments. The date of your first session will depend on clinician availability, the type of service, and whether an appropriate provider match is available.
Can younger children participate in online counseling?
Some children can participate successfully in telehealth, especially older children and teens who are comfortable communicating through video. For younger children, therapy often involves play, movement, and hands-on interaction, which may work better in person. We provide services beginning at age 3 and can help parents consider the format most appropriate for their child’s needs.
Request an Appointment
Whether you’re looking for trauma therapy, counseling for your teenager, support during a major life transition, or a specialized behavioral health evaluation, Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services welcomes inquiries from Kearney and surrounding Nebraska communities.
Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services
403 Lexington Cir
Grand Island, NE 68803
Phone: (308) 675-2858
Our team will follow up with new inquiries within one business day.