Care for Student Mental Health

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About the Program

Marian is proud to partner with Catholic Charities to provide a full-time Licensed Mental Health Therapist on site for our students. Students or parents interested in learning more about setting up an appointment should start first with the student's school counselor. Learn more about Mrs. Jamber and the program below.

Emily Jamber is a Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. She attended St. Columbkille Catholic School from kindergarten to 8th grade. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in communications from Bellevue University and a Master of Science in clinical counseling from Bellevue University. She currently works as a therapist in Catholic Charities' School Mental Health program providing school-based mental health services to elementary and high school students throughout the Omaha Archdiocese.

Emily loves working with young children and teens. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and incorporates mindfulness in her sessions. She uses many interventions such as journaling, therapeutic games, art, psycho-education, and breathing techniques to get a more individualized approach for each client.

Emily also utilizes her therapy dog, Millie, with her in sessions. Millie is a yellow Labrador Retriever, born in June of 2021. Millie has her Good Canine Citizen certification. She is also a trained therapy dog through Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

The Importance of Mental Health

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life - from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Because mental health is so important in our life, nearly all individuals could benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Through therapy one can better understand how their brain works, why they behave the way they do, and how to manage overwhelming feelings and events in their lives.

About Catholic Charities

Mental health services provided by Catholic Charities are available to Marian students throughout the school year. Catholic Charities offers mental health services for school-aged students through the School Mental Health Program. Catholic Charities therapists are reaching students every day by providing the support needed to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhance areas of social competency, provide immediate access to services, and improve behavioral and emotional functioning.