Nishna Valley Mental Health

02/04/2026

With the recent news that has shaken up our community, my heart goes out to the students who were brave enough to come forward and speak up. A school counselor is supposed to be a safe outlet—someone students can trust, confide in, and feel supported by … not someone who puts them in uncomfortable or inappropriate situations.

While this situation is still under investigation, the emotional impact on students is already very real. Many are left feeling confused, unsafe, and betrayed—the exact opposite of how school should feel. This has been difficult for our community to process, and it’s important to acknowledge the conflicting emotions our students may be carrying.

If you know a student who has been directly affected by this and needs a safe and unbiased place to share thoughts, feelings, or emotions outside of school and family, I’m here and I want to help by offering no-cost sessions—individually or as a group with peers.

Please reach out via text message to get scheduled.
(712) 249-7054

•Parental consent required•
•This offer is independent of the school and intended solely to support teen mental health•
•This post does not establish a counseling relationship•

01/10/2026

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17 teams stepping into our house for the Rollin Dyer tournament tomorrow 1/10/26
Nishna Valley mental health stepped in and is giving all you FREE popcorn for the day.
Thank you to Jessica Richter and Nishna Valley mental health center for fixing us up for the day. Concessions tomorrow will be run by the prom parent group.
Thank you Mistie Catherine for continuing to dominate the concession season, and being the driving force to support the after prom efforts.

01/01/2026

✨Policy Update✨ Happy New Year!

11/20/2025

Hi everyone - just wanted to reintroduce myself to those who are new around here. I’m Jessica Richter, LMHC — a mental health therapist who believes therapy should feel real, safe, and yes… even fun😏

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling in 2021 and have been working in private practice ever since. I’m known for being outgoing, warm, empathetic, and adding *plenty* of humor and excitement into my sessions. Mental health work is serious, but the space we do it in doesn’t have to feel intimidating.

My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe, validated, supported, and comfortable being yourself. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or just need a space to breathe and process — I’m here for you and can’t wait to have you in my chair!

Let’s see what changes you can make✨

Call or text (712) 249-7054 to be added to the waiting list!

11/05/2025

Rules I break as a Therapist🤗

09/13/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰.

Early intervention = more lives saved💔

09/02/2025

The shirts are here and they are CUUUUUTE!! I have a few more left if you want one🥳

I’ll reach out today to coordinate pickup with those who ordered!

08/25/2025

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠🍎📚✏️

Please don’t forget the most important thing this school year - 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡. Although some of their issues might not seem big to you, they may be big to them.

Let’s show these sweet kiddos of ours all of the love, acceptance, compassion, and encouragement and make it the BEST year!

Share this post, drop your back-to-school first day pictures, and be entered to win a $25 Udderly Delicious Ice Cream-Atlantic, IA gift certificate to kick off this school year!🍦

08/13/2025

Update on shirts: the company I ordered from got the wrong color of shirt😭 They are starting the replacement order this week - so sorry to those of you who have ordered, but I really wanted them to be what we all thought we were getting. I will reach out when this new order is finished. Thank you for being patient!

08/12/2025

I mean, if this doesn’t make it all worth it .. what does?!🥹 Thankful for the BEST clients and getting to do what I love!

07/21/2025

Meet Jessica Richter, the face behind NVMH✨

Jessica completed her Master’s degree in 2021 through Bellevue University and jumped right into working in private practice with 8 years of mental health experience.

Jessica’s goal since starting her career and opening NVMH has always been that if she can make even a small difference in the lives of those who come through her office doors, that’s what it’s all about. Mental health isn’t talked about enough and she hopes to be a helping hand in our community for mental health therapy services.

Jessica states “I have a passion to help those who struggle with mental health. I think we’ve all struggled at times and having that help and support is crucial. I want our small town community to know there are options locally. I love private practice for many reasons - I feel it’s a more intimate and one-on-one setting for my clients to feel as comfortable as possible, as well as the flexibility that comes with the scheduling. It works for my clients and it works for my family. I’ve always been driven to make a difference in lives of others around me. Through empathy, humility, humor, guidance, and knowledge, I hope to be part of a culture shift that prioritizes the importance of mental health.”

Jessica and her husband, Greg, live on an acreage in Atlantic raising their children. In her free time, Jessica loves retail therapy with her daughters, spending time outside watching her boys ride dirt bikes, date nights to new restaurants - and you can always find her at one of her kids’ numerous activities.

Jessica sees individuals of all ages, couples and families and accepts most major insurance carriers.

Her specialty areas are anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship issues, behavioral issues and mood disorders.

Please reach out at (712) 249-7054 to schedule an appointment!

07/21/2025

Shirts are IN - I will be contacting you after I’m back from vacation to coordinate pick up. Thanks for being patient!🤍