Brookhaven Therapy offers individual therapy for college students in Lincoln, Nebraska, and online therapy for students physically located in Nebraska. We help with anxiety, ADHD, depression, academic stress, loneliness, and relationship difficulties. Our office is at 3201 S 33rd St, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68506.

Maybe you sit down to study but cannot get started. You worry about grades, replay conversations, or feel lonely even when people are around. College can be exciting and still feel overwhelming. You can ask for support before things reach a breaking point.

Whether you attend the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Southeast Community College, or another college, therapy can provide space to understand what is happening and decide what would help.

When should a college student consider therapy?

Consider reaching out when stress, emotions, or relationship problems are making daily life harder. That might look like:

• Avoiding classes, assignments, social events, or difficult conversations.
• Spending so much time worrying about doing something perfectly that you struggle to begin.
• Feeling persistently sad, disconnected, homesick, or alone.
• Having trouble with deadlines, organization, or routines.
• Feeling exhausted by school, work, and other responsibilities.
• Struggling after a breakup, friendship conflict, or change at home.

You do not need to know exactly what is wrong before contacting a therapist. You can start with what feels difficult right now.

How therapy can help with college life

Anxiety, overthinking, and academic stress

Anxiety can show up as test anxiety, fear of speaking in class, constant worry about grades, or second-guessing your interactions with other people. You may find it difficult to relax even when your work is finished.

Therapy can help you understand worry patterns, practice coping skills, and take manageable steps toward situations you have been avoiding. We can also explore perfectionism, fear of failure, and the pressure to meet your own or other people’s expectations.

ADHD, procrastination, and feeling behind

College often requires you to create your own structure. If you have ADHD, managing assignments, appointments, laundry, meals, and friendships can feel like too many competing demands.

Therapy can include practical strategies for starting tasks, prioritizing, managing time, and building routines that fit your life. It can also address the frustration and self-criticism that come with feeling constantly behind.

Difficulty concentrating does not automatically mean ADHD. A therapist can help you explore your concerns and discuss whether additional evaluation would be useful.

Depression, loneliness, and homesickness

You can be surrounded by classmates and still feel disconnected. Moving away from home, changing friendships, or struggling to find people you feel comfortable with can affect your mood and sense of belonging.

Therapy offers a place to talk about sadness, loneliness, low motivation, and adjusting to college. Together, we can explore ways to reconnect with activities, relationships, and routines that matter to you.

Burnout and balancing school, work, and life

If you are balancing coursework, a job, financial pressure, and family responsibilities, every demand can start to feel urgent.

In therapy, we can examine what is contributing to that strain, identify realistic priorities, and work on boundaries and recovery time. Your goals can include feeling better and having a more manageable life.

Breakups, friendships, roommates, and identity

Relationship stress can make it hard to focus on anything else. You might be navigating a breakup, roommate tension, changing friendships, family expectations, or questions about who you are becoming.

Individual therapy can help you express your needs, handle conflict, strengthen boundaries, and understand recurring relationship patterns.

Finding a therapist who understands your concerns

Different therapists bring different experiences and areas of focus. At Brookhaven Therapy:

• Sophie Harano, MCAA, MSW, PLMHP works with college students and adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and relationship stress. She has specialized experience with student-athletes and is a current volunteer track and field coach at Lincoln Public Schools. Her approach is collaborative, practical, and results-oriented.

• Grace Sebek, MSW, PLMHP principally works with teens and young adults who identify as female, nonbinary, or genderqueer. Her areas of focus include social anxiety, identity, family trauma, boundaries, and self-acceptance.

• Matthew Sebek, MSW, PLMHP works with college students and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, social isolation, and serious mental health conditions. His approach is compassionate and collaborative, helping clients develop coping skills, manage academic and life pressures, and build greater confidence and stability.

You can also explore our full therapy team. When you contact us, tell us what you would like help with, your insurance, and whether you prefer in-person or online appointments. We can help you explore which clinician may fit your needs.

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Common questions about college student counseling

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Can I see an off-campus therapist as a UNL / Wesleyan / Union / SCC student?

Yes. College students can seek therapy through an independent private practice such as Brookhaven Therapy. Our Lincoln office offers an off-campus option.

Can I do online therapy from my dorm or apartment?

Brookhaven Therapy offers telehealth for clients physically located in Nebraska during appointments. You will need a private place to talk and a reliable internet connection. If you travel or return home outside Nebraska, discuss appointment options with your therapist beforehand.

How much does therapy cost, and can I use insurance?

Your cost depends on your insurance benefits and the therapist you see.

All Brookhaven clinicians accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Ambetter, Midlands Choice, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Medicaid, and Molina Medicaid. Some clinicians also accept additional plans, including Student Resources.

Coverage varies by plan and clinician. Contact us with your insurance information so we can help verify benefits before your first appointment. Self-pay appointments are available; ask about rates and sliding scale options if you are seeking therapy without insurance.

Visit our Insurance & Fees page for more information.

What if I have never been to therapy?

You do not need to prepare a perfect explanation or arrive with a list of goals. A first appointment can begin with what brought you in, how it is affecting your life, and what you hope might change.

You can ask about the therapist’s approach, experience with college students, confidentiality, and fees. The National Institute of Mental Health’s guide to psychotherapy includes additional questions to help you choose a therapist.

Start with a free consultation

If you are looking for a college student therapist in Lincoln or online counseling in Nebraska, request a free consultation with Brookhaven Therapy or text 402-225-0743.

You can ask about therapist fit, insurance, appointment availability, and next steps. You do not have to figure everything out before reaching out.