​Debra Erickson, MA, LIMHP, LADC, CCTP (Co-owner)

Debra Erickson is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Therapist, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with Grand Island Mental Health and Medical Clinic. She completed her Associate of Arts in Business Management Degree at Central Community College. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration through Bellevue University and her Master of Arts in Counseling Degree from Doane College. Debra currently works with all age groups helping clients with a wide range of issues and mental illnesses. She currently specializes in helping clients move through past and present trauma and grief with her training in Trauma Resolution techniques. ​

Jordan Hofmann, MA, LIMHP, CPC (Co-owner)

​Jordan Hofmann is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Therapist with Grand Island Mental Health and Medical Clinic. She received her Associate of Arts Degree from Central Community College and her Bachelor of Human Relations Degree from Doane College where she went on to receive her Master of Arts in Counseling Degree. She currently enjoys working with all age groups assisting clients with a wide range of issues and mental illnesses. Clients in the adolescent age group as those seeking help with relationships are Jordan's focus as she has extensive previous experience in the geriatric setting and a youth treatment center. She also works often with couples in relationship and marital counseling using several methods including work with the the Love and Respect model and the 5 Love Languages.

Darcy Dawson, MA, LIMHP

Darcy Dawson is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Therapist with Grand Island Mental Health and Medical Clinic. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Doane College.  Also, receiving her Master of Arts in Counseling from Doane College. Darcy has extensive experience working with the youth population in integrated health care settings and children with severe behavior problems at a day treatment center. Darcy has experience helping youth and their families with a wide range of concerns. Her main area of interest is providing parents with effective strategies to decrease their children’s disruptive behaviors overall improving their success at home and school.

Cindy Betka, MA, LADC, PLMHP

Cindy Betka is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with Grand Island Mental Health and Medical Clinic. She has 28 years experience in Alcohol & Drug counseling and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling through Doane University with an expected completion time being in the spring of 2018. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Human Services and Sociology through the College of Saint Mary.  Cindy has extensive experience working with adolescents, corrections, and probation.  She teaches many courses for TAP - Training for Addictions Professionals, including both core classes and continuing education. She is an original trainer of the CASI, Comprehensive Adolescent Severity Inventory, an adolescent assessment tool. Cindy is a Registered Service Provider for the State of Nebraska. 
 

Suzanne Riley, MSEd, LIMHP, LADC

Suzanne is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with Grand Island Mental Health and Medical Clinic. She is a Registered Service Provider for the State of Nebraska accepting voucher payments for qualified services. Suzanne has an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Central Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Women’s Studies as well as her Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Suzanne has over 10 years of experience working in the helping profession with experience at an inpatient mental health facility, volunteering as a domestic violence advocate, assisting those experiencing physical and developmental disabilities, and counseling in a correctional facility. ​

Ryan Ernst Psy.D., MSCP, ABN

Dr. Ernst is a native Nebraskan and one of few board-certified neuropsychologists in Nebraska.  After several years in private practice he joined Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in 2011 where he continues to serve as the neuropsychologist for the adult traumatic brain injury unit.  Additionally, he maintains a private practice in Grand Island, NE and Council Bluffs, IA.  His educational history includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1997 as well as a master’s and doctorate of psychology degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Recently, he earned an additional master’s degree in psychopharmacology from Alliant University in San Diego, CA.  He has been a consulting psychologist for several television news broadcasts and has presented at numerous professional conferences across the country and internationally.   Dr. Ernst is involved in the profession of neuropsychology at the national level by serving on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology.  As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Ernst is involved with the evaluation and diagnosis of illnesses and injuries that affect functioning of the brain.  Common reasons for evaluation include: Traumatic brain injury/concussion, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other forms of dementia, Stroke, Brain tumors, Metabolic, toxic and other forms of encephalopathy, and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Dave Hoyt, MsEd, LIMHP, LADC

Dave Hoyt is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Therapist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor at Grand Island Mental Health & Medical Clinic, LLC.  He's been in the area for several years in various human service capacities. He has a passion for helping people where ever they are in their life journey.  Having grown up with several foster brothers and sisters (approximately 48), worked in corrections for ten years, including the local county jail and Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney, as well as approximately twelve years in social work type positions. Over 8 years of counseling experience and helping those with special needs allows him to understand the importance of being empowered and truly having a voice in what takes place in one’s life.  All those experiences are in addition to being a licensed therapist for the past six years. He takes great pride in being able to provide quality experienced care to all that he serves. Dave utilizes a strength based, solution focused, and cognitive behavioral blended approach in the support he provides to those served in order to help them live the most fulfilling life possible.  He has experience working with families, children of all ages, teens, adults of all ages, including special needs individuals.  He is available to facilitate group trainings or consultation should the need arise.  

Mikki Lemmer, Billing Specialist

Mikki Lemmer's role at Grand Island Mental Health & Medical Clinic is quite broad as she manages scheduling, health insurance and billing issues, and front desk tasks. She is continuously expanding her knowledge in the field in order to better serve each client's individual needs. She is one of the friendly voices you will hear on the phone as well as the face you will see as you walk in the front door.  We are proud of the qualities Mikki has been able to add to our team; she is very detail oriented and is the organizational piece of the office. We look forward to the growth she will provide Grand Island Mental Health & Medical Clinic in the future. 

Tayler Erickson, Office Staff

​Tayler Erickson's role at Grand Island Mental Health and Medical Clinic is held assisting our staff with writing reports, file management, and technology experience. She holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Central Community College as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Creighton University while she is currently continuing at Creighton University in hopes to receive her Doctor of Nurse Practitioner Degree. Her future goals include working for Grand Island Mental Health and Medical Clinic in Medication Management specializing in psychiatric clientele.