Dr. Sarah Griess, Psy.D., LP

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Education & Experience

Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado (APA Accredited)
MS. Ed. in Community Counseling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (CACREP Accredited)
B.S. in Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
2015- Current: Owner/Licensed Psychologist at Rising Hope Counseling & Consulting, P.C.
2014-2015: Assistant Director/Training Director and Psychologist Liaison at the University of Northern Colorado Student Counseling Center
2012-2014: Staff Psychologist at the University of Northern Colorado Student Counseling Center
2010-2011: Doctoral Fellow at University of Colorado-Boulder Counseling and Psychological Services
2009-2010: Doctoral Intern at the University of Washington Counseling Center

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Member American Psychological Association
Member American Association of Christian Counselors
Volunteer at Multicultural Coalition of Grand Island
Volunteer and Leadership Committee Member for Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking
Board Member for YWCA
Co-founder/Volunteer for Khadija Abdudaim Citizenship Assistance Fund (Daim Fund)

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Couples
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • Underserved

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth

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