Project Description

   Melissa (Missy) Lile is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.  She is committed to focusing on the underlying needs of patients with mental health and substance use disorders in order to restore these clients to their fullest potential in a laid-back, non-judgmental atmosphere.

   Missy graduated from the Doane College Master’s program in Counseling in 2011 and from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bachelor’s program in Psychology in 2007.  She has worked in a wide range of background professions.  These include forensic inpatient work with clients who have major mental health issues, conducting group and individual therapy for patients with addiction, and addressing child welfare and parenting concerns as she has historically worked with Probation and DHHS youth and families.  She is also an approved Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH) licensed mental health and substance abuse provider (fluent in ASL.)  Missy is also an approved mental health and substance abuse/dependency provider for Adult and Juvenile Probation in Lancaster county. 

   As a mother and wife, Missy understands the challenges that mental health stressors can bring to family and individual dynamics.  She welcomes referrals for adolescent, adult, and family counseling.  Missy is also well versed in career and job skill/development counseling.  With Missy’s help you can take the first step today toward getting to Next Level You.