Mental Health
The Thrive Center is an outpatient program for individuals age 12 and older. It offers group and individualized treatment for those who suffer from emotional, behavioral, or mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationships and family problems, stress management and more.
Serving south-central Nebraska and north-central Kansas, the program provides individualized outpatient treatment Monday through Friday with patients returning to their homes each evening.
Referrals can be made by healthcare providers, nurses, social workers, yourself or others by calling 402-207-1542. Most commercial insurance is accepted.
If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health challenges, please call to receive a free, confidential behavioral health initial screening.
Colleen Babcock
Colleen is a Behavioral Health Therapist and a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. Her special interest and experience is working with individuals and families dealing with the management of chronic physical health conditions, including addiction. Colleen has a diverse background in public health; dealing with a wide range of physical and emotional trauma-associated symptoms including those related to food angst; realizing and building on personal strengths to support positive and joyful relationships with self, others, and community. She is a qualified provider to EMDR treatment. Colleen received her B.S. in biology from Nebraska Wesleyan Unversity and her M.S. in Food & Nutrition from Purdue University. She also recieved her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from UNL and completed a medical family therapy focused internship at UNMC Family Medicine Department.
Casey Zoltenko
Casey Zoltenko, Mental Health Therapist, graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work and a certificate in Animal-Assisted Social Work from the University of Denver in 2019. She has her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work and a minor in Spanish from KSU. Casey also works at Superior Public Schools as a school social worker. Her certifications include: Licensed Clinical Social Worder and Registered Play Therapist. She has a special interest in children, adolescents and family relationships.
Krista Holeman
Krista Holeman graduated with her Master's Degree in Counseling from Doane University in Grand Island, Nebraska in 2015.
Holeman graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Peru State College in 2010. Her certifications include Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Holeman has a special interest in Geriatrics, Adolescents, Family Relationships, and Substance Use.
*At this time, Krista is only seeing patients via telehealth.
There are several other Mental Health Providers that see patients on our campus and via telehealth. Following is a list of contact numbers.
Erica Ferrell, A.P.R.N
Erica Ferrell, A.P.R.N., is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She sees patients at the Specialty Clinic in Superior on the first Monday of each month.. Ferrell provides health behavioral services and medication management. Please call 402-463-7711 to make an appointment.
Dr. Nicholas Basalay, M.D.
Boys Town Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has mental health services available in Superior. Dr. Nicholas Basalay, M.D., a specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, completed his residency and fellowship at Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Dr. Basalay is currently available, by tele-health, for appointments once a month. Tele-health is a communication setup similar to Skype or FaceTime. The patient is in a private room with the physician on a computer, one on one, real time and personalized. Dr. Basalay sees patients ages 5 to 18 years old. A parent or guardian is required at all appointments. Appointments can be made by calling the Brodstone Specialty Clinic at 402-207-1540.
If you have any additional questions or would like to speak to someone at the Specialty Clinic at Brodstone Healthcare, please call 402-207-1540.