Ashleigh Drudik, LICSW, Owner
Ashleigh is an experienced clinical social worker and therapist who specializes in working primarily with individuals who are 55+, though she enjoys seeing adults of all ages. Her specialty areas of practice include: anxiety, depression, major life changes and role reversal, complicated grief and loss, complex trauma, end-of-life planning, terminal prognoses, physical and cognitive health changes, and caregiver stress and burnout. Ashleigh uses an eclectic approach using a combination of therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - trained, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Ashleigh is in the process of becoming EMDR certified. Ashleigh also provides supervision for provisionally licensed clinicians within the practice and at other healthcare organizations.
Ashleigh attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences with minors in Gerontology and Psychology, then earned her Master of Social Work and Gerontology Certificate at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She has worked in a variety of settings, including an inpatient geriatric psychiatric unit, an outpatient behavioral health clinic, long-term care, hospice, and memory care facilities.
Ashleigh is our on-site therapist for the Adept at Blue Hill Nursing Home contract. Ashleigh also facilitates our Cancer Support Group and Grief & Loss Support Group.
"I believe that all of us experience times in our lives when we need someone to walk alongside us and help us through uncharted life experiences. I enjoy being able to help others realize their self-worth, promote overall health and wellness, and provide motivation to help them attain their personal goals."
Jane Alber, LIMHP
Jane is a Licensed Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a passion for supporting youth, adults, and families in the area. Jane uses an integrated, evidence-based therapy approach to support optimal treatment outcomes. This includes principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Directive Play Therapy (DPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Jane is also a Play Therapist-Trained and is working toward her certification!
Before coming to the Hastings area, Jane provided outpatient therapy services to individuals of all ages. She also provided school-based services, focusing on children ages 2 to 12. Jane has experience providing services to individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Attachment Disorders, ODD, and OCD.
Jane facilitates our Adult DBT Skills Group.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”- C.S. Lewis
Barb Fischer, LIMHP
Barb is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and has several years of experience as a therapist in Hastings and surrounding communities. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Administration from Hastings College and her
Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Barb has worked in a variety of settings. She has worked in private practice in Hastings since 2013. She has worked in several nursing facilities in Nebraska, assisting residents with their mental health needs while also traveling to individual homes in rural areas.
She has worked in school settings with young people and in a residential treatment facility. She has provided mental health services for Employee Assistance Programs in the area.
She specializes in depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma (she is EMDR trained), self-esteem, boundary-setting, and navigating a relationship with a friend or family member who struggles with an addiction. She
utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bibliotherapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
Barb is our on-site therapist for the Harvard Rest Haven Nursing Home and Harvard House Assisted Living contract.
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”
Liang O'Brien, PLMHP, PCMSW
Liang is a provisionally licensed mental health therapist and provisionally certified Master Social Worker who primarily works with adults. Liang's specialty areas of practice include anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief and loss, and trauma. Liang uses an integrated treatment approach, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strengths-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, ethical practice, and the belief that clients are the experts in their own experiences.
Liang attended the University of Nebraska - Omaha and graduated with her Master’s of Social Work. She has worked and interned in a variety of settings, including community agencies, hospice care, long-term care facilities, and an inpatient psychiatric unit.
Liang is fluent in English and Spanish and values creating an inclusive, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. She is dedicated to building authentic therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and create positive, sustainable change.
Liang es una terapeuta de salud mental con licencia provisional y trabajadora social con maestría y certificación provisional, que trabaja principalmente con adultos. Sus áreas de especialización incluyen la ansiedad, la depresión, los cambios importantes en la vida, el duelo y la pérdida, así como el trauma. Liang emplea un enfoque de tratamiento integral que incorpora la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual (TCC), la Entrevista Motivacional (EM), la Terapia basada en fortalezas de la personalidad y la Terapia Breve Centrada en Soluciones (TBCS). Su práctica se basa en la atención informada sobre el trauma, la ética profesional y la convicción de que los clientes son los expertos en sus propias experiencias. Liang cursó sus estudios en la Universidad de Nebraska-Omaha, donde obtuvo una Maestría en Trabajo Social. Ha trabajado y realizado prácticas en diversos entornos, tales como agencias comunitarias, servicios de hospicio (hospice), centros de atención a largo plazo y la unidad de cuidados intensivos psiquiátrica del hospital. Liang domina el inglés y el español, y valora la creación de un entorno inclusivo y de apoyo donde los clientes se sientan escuchados, respetados y empoderados. Se dedica a establecer relaciones terapéuticas auténticas y a colaborar con los clientes para identificar sus fortalezas, para fijar objetivos significativos y generar cambios positivos y duraderos.