Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Psychiatric Care in Lincoln, NE
Cheney Psychiatric Associates was founded in 2010 with a commitment to delivering the highest quality of behavioral medicine through individualized care. Our practice is built on the principles of evidence-based medicine combined with traditional values of ethical, patient-focused care. We pride ourselves on a multidisciplinary approach, offering psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychological assessments, and counseling services tailored to each patient's needs. Our team emphasizes timely access to care, including after-hours provider availability and appointment reminders via text or phone.We operate with a philosophy of dignity and respect, treating every patient as we would our own family members. By allocating sufficient time for each clinical encounter, we ensure comprehensive discussions and avoid rushed interactions. Our collaborative partnerships with primary care and specialty providers enhance the quality of life for patients through coordinated treatment approaches. With over a decade of service in Lincoln, Nebraska, we remain dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for all individuals who seek our care.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Medication Management
Psychotherapy
Psychological Assessments
Counseling Services
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer multidisciplinary psychiatric services with board-certified providers
- Our team provides after-hours on-call support for patient concerns
- We allocate sufficient time for comprehensive clinical encounters
- We maintain partnerships with primary care providers for coordinated treatment
- Our practice combines evidence-based medicine with personalized care plans
What people say
Compassionate care
Professionalism is number one
Therapists know their field
Receptionists are helpful
Effective treatment plans
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Our psychiatric evaluations use DSM-V criteria to create personalized treatment plans. We conduct comprehensive clinical assessments through detailed patient history reviews and collaborate with support systems when appropriate. Each evaluation includes thorough patient education about findings and treatment options while maintaining coordination with other healthcare providers involved in the patient's care.
Medication Management
We provide careful medication oversight focusing on risk-benefit education and side effect monitoring. Our approach emphasizes minimizing polypharmacy while ensuring effective symptom management. Each session includes detailed medication reviews and patient education about drug utility and potential side effects, with ongoing availability for medication-related questions and adjustments.
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services include individual, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based methodologies. Therapists focus on specific issues while promoting patient independence in symptom management. Treatment addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions through structured therapeutic approaches that emphasize patient empowerment and long-term coping strategies.
People
Ahsan Naseem MD
Psychiatrist
Double board-certified psychiatrist with 15+ years of experience in adult and geriatric care. Specializes in complex clinical presentations and holistic treatment approaches. Completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital.
Serena Macauley APRN-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner with 12+ years of experience treating diverse age groups. Focuses on patient education and team-based care. Founding member of Cheney Psychiatric Associates.
Marcia Carlson APRN-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 20+ years of experience, specializing in youth mental health. Former clinical instructor with expertise in developmental disabilities and severe mental illness treatment.
Katie Hunsberger PhD
Counseling Psychologist
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with military and civilian experience treating mood disorders, trauma, and chronic mental health conditions. Specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia and psychological testing.
Samantha Selig
Office Manager
Office manager with 10+ years of experience at Cheney Psychiatric. Coordinates patient care logistics and serves as primary administrative contact for insurance and appointment questions.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual/family therapy, psychological assessments, and specialized treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions.
Do you accept new patients?
We accept new patients but currently cannot take Aetna, Ambetter, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Tricare insurance plans for new appointments.
What are your office hours?
Our main office operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, with Saturday appointments available by request. Medication refills processed Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm.
Can I access telehealth services?
Yes, we offer telehealth appointments with all providers through our secure online platform. Contact our office for your personalized telehealth link.
How do I get emergency care after hours?
For urgent concerns after hours, call our main line at 402-875-9270 to reach our on-call provider for immediate assistance.
Reviews (6)
Cammie Schuerman
Aug 02, 2021
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I have been a patient at Cheney Psychiatric Associates seeing Serena Macauley for medication management since 2018. I have received professional yet very personal compassionate care. Everyone I have met from the person who answers the phone to the person who greets me, to their exceptionally kind caring nurse they have all been knowledgeable, willing to answer questions and professional. I highly recomend Cheney Psych. Asso. to anyone looking for exceptional mental health services.
Lisa Doncheske
Jun 19, 2021
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The front office has impersonal bedside manners. As a new patient, I was willing to cooperate with the lengthy paperwork process. However, the scheduling department hindered my chances of attending my 1st appointment. Now I have to wait 2 more months to receive desperately needed help. Show some compassion!
Taylor Stimbert
May 20, 2021
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Smart, funny, compassionate, well-read, beautiful, and a great listener. No, I'm not talking about a date. I'm talking about Katie Salvati. She is, by far, the best doctor I've ever had. I spent 15 years looking for someone like her. She's the type of advocate you want on your side when navigating illness. She has repeatedly gone above and beyond in both communication and treatment. During a pandemic, no less! Front office staff has always been kind and helpful. Video appointments were a breeze. Would give 10 stars if I could.
Kristopher Baehr
Jan 03, 2021
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I hardly ever leave negative reviews but... I have found this place to be unorganized. Something is wrong with their scheduling process. Apparently, we received discharge letter several months ago due to a no-show. I never saw the letter, but don't doubt it. However, the front desk kept on scheduling my appointments anyway. I ended up wasting three weeks trying to schedule an appointment. I'm sure it's a fine place assuming you can through their front desk.
Meghann Kennedy
Sep 30, 2020
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I cannot say enough good things about Cheney Psychiatric. I went there from 2017-Feb 2020. I saw Marcia, Kylee, and Heather over the time I was there and felt so heard and taken care of. The front desk staff was always so nice and would work hard to fit me in where needed. If you need to find a therapist or psychiatrist, they have many of each on staff. I wish that I could still go there, but I have moved out of state. It's a really great collective of individuals and I really recommend them.
Green Tacy
Sep 10, 2020
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I Highly recommend trying this office! The providers care! They are compassionate even when politics get in the way they approach it with sincerity. The receptionist's are amazing and will even give you directions while on the phone with you! I wish I could leave more stars. I've moved on from this practice and go elsewhere now, but this is a great place! Keep up the healing, the world needs you!
