Healing starts here.
OCD, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapeutic services for teens and adults in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Who I work with
OCD
Intrusive thoughts, doubt, checking, and reassurance seeking. OCD is my main specialty, and I live with it too.
Trauma
Care that moves at your pace and takes the systems you live in seriously. No rushing, no pressure to retell everything.
LGBTQIA+
Affirming therapy from a queer therapist for LGBTQIA+ teens and adults, across every identity and relationship. Come as you are.
I’m Connor Sullivan (he/they). I started Emerald because people facing OCD and trauma, and people in the LGBTQIA+ community, are so often misunderstood, and I know what the right support at the right time can do.
I bring clinical training and lived experience to this work. I live with OCD, and as a member of the queer community, I know what it is like to move through a world that doesn’t always make space for you.
Before Emerald, I worked in a group home, a crisis shelter, an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit, and a child advocacy center. Here, it’s just me. Your care is personal and consistent, with warmth, directness, and some well-placed humor.
About me
I want Emerald to be a place where people who’ve been overlooked or misunderstood get care that truly fits them. That means specialized therapeutic services for OCD and trauma, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ folks, and a relationship built on honesty instead of power. I work alongside you, not on you, and I stay aware of the systems that shape your life, from health care to housing to the legal system. My goal is for you to leave with skills and confidence that are yours to keep.
My mission with Emerald
Connor Sullivan, MSW, PLMHP, PCMSW
Mental Health Therapist, Owner
I believe behaviors that look “problematic” usually carry meaning, thoughts can just be thoughts, and feelings are always valid.
I draw on ERP, I-CBT, ACT, CBT, DBT, and trauma-conscious care, and I choose what fits you rather than a script. I work from a framework that pushes back against colonial and carceral systems, which means I stay aware of the systems you move through and work alongside you, not on you.
How I work
Therapeutic services
Individual Therapy
Weekly or biweekly sessions for teens (16+) and adults, on their own or alongside a therapist you already see if seeking adjunctive specialty therapy.
OCD Therapy Group
Living with OCD is Lincoln’s only OCD skills group. We focus on ERP skills and jumpstarting treatment. First cohort starts Spring 2027.
Intensives
Concentrated treatment for OCD and phobias, so progress happens quicker. For adults 19+. Opening 2027, and the waitlist is open now.
Gender-Affirming Letters
Assessments and letters for hormones, surgery, and other care, for adults 19+. You don’t need to be my client. Sliding scale of $40 to $80.
OCD Evaluations
An evaluation with a written report, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. Self-referrals and therapist referrals welcome.
ESA Letters
A clinical assessment to see if an emotional support animal fits your care. If it does, I write a letter for your housing provider.
How to get started
Reach out
Fill out the New Client Contact Form. Tell me a little about what’s bringing you in, and whether you’d like a free 15-minute consultation first.
Hear back
I’ll get back to you within one business day with availability and next steps.
Get scheduled
I’ll send intake paperwork through the client portal and put your first appointment on the calendar.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out.
Questions people often ask
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I’m in network with most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. Self-pay is available. Reach out for current rate. If you have other insurance, you may have out-of-network benefits, and I send monthly superbills you can submit for reimbursement.
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Yes! Winnie, my French Bulldog, is in training to become a registered therapy dog and joins in-person sessions. If you have allergies, a fear of dogs, or would rather not have a dog in the room, let me know and I’ll help you find a good fit with another therapist.
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OCD is often misunderstood. It isn’t about being neat or organized. It’s a cycle of intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause real distress, followed by compulsions that bring short-term relief but keep the cycle going. OCD is my main specialty. I treat it with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the most researched treatment for OCD, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), which looks at the reasoning behind obsessional fears. If you’ve been told you have OCD or suspect you might, you’re in the right place.
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Yes, ages 16 and up. Teens and parents or guardians are both welcome to reach out. A parent or guardian’s consent is needed before we start.
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Provisional licensure means I’ve completed my graduate degree, hold an active therapy license in Nebraska, and am working toward full independent licensure. During this time, I practice under clinical supervision, which is a standard and required step in the licensure process. It isn’t a limit on the quality of care I provide. I’m a fully trained therapist with real-world experience across many settings and populations. I also believe you deserve to know exactly who you’re working with.
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Most sessions happen in person at my office. Much of my work involves active practice, like exposures, and I find it’s most effective when we’re in the same room. In-person sessions also help me stay closely attuned to you, which matters a lot in trauma work, where small shifts in how you’re feeling can be easy to miss on a screen. Telehealth is available on a case-by-case basis through a secure video platform, as long as you’re located in Nebraska during our session, since that’s where I’m licensed. Intensives and some assessments are in-person only. If telehealth is the only way therapy is possible for you right now, let’s talk about it.
700 R St., Office 317
Lincoln, NE 68501
Phone: (402) 235-9224
Fax: (402) 226-8894
Email: connor@emerald-psychotherapy.com
I work Monday through Thursday.
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