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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Counseling & Student Support Staff

Each of our counselors is licensed to provide mental health therapy and/or substance abuse treatment in the state of Nebraska. Our staff provide a safe, confidential atmosphere where personal concerns can be openly explored within a culturally sensitive context. Medical referrals are available if needed.

Email to counselors is not monitored at all hours. If you need to make an appointment or speak to a counselor, please call 402-559-7276. If experiencing a mental health emergency and in need immediate assistance, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

CAPS Clinical Counseling Team

Jeff Knapp, LICSW

Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (he/him)

402-559-7276

Jeff Knapp

Kaitlin Carlson, LICSW, LISW

Clinical Counselor (she/her)

402-559-7276

Kaitlin Carlson

Hilary Jenkins, PLMHP, PLADC

Clinical Counselor (she/her)

402-559-7276

Hilary Jenkins

Kaycee Kube, PLMHP, PCMSW

Clinical Counselor (she/her)

402-559-7276

Kaycee Kube

Pedro Tostes, PLMHP

Clinical Counselor

402-559-7276

Pedro Tostes

Laura Hood

Counseling Services Assistant

CAPS Outreach, Access, and Resources (OAR)

Catherine Medici-Thiemann, PhD

Student Support Coordinator

531-559-1011

Invite CAPS OAR to engage with your organization or class on various topics, including bystander intervention, interpersonal violence, ally training and survivor support. Email Catherine Medici-Thiemann for more information.