What licenses does Thomas Florez hold?

Thomas Florez holds three active professional licenses and certifications: LIMHP (Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner), LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor), and CSOTS (Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist). He is also certified as a Domestic Violence Intervention Practitioner in Nebraska.

Where did Thomas Florez earn his degree?

Thomas Florez earned his Master's degree in Counseling from Doane University in Nebraska.

How long has Thomas Florez been practicing?

Thomas Florez has been serving Grand Island and Central Nebraska since 2013, bringing over a decade of hands-on licensed clinical experience to the community.

What does LIMHP mean?

LIMHP stands for Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. It is the highest level of independent mental health licensure in Nebraska, authorizing the holder to diagnose and treat mental health conditions independently without supervision.

LADC stands for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. It is a state license in Nebraska that authorizes a practitioner to independently assess, diagnose, and treat substance use disorders including alcohol dependency and drug addiction.

About The Practice

A Different Kind of Counseling Practice

Real Help. Real Progress. Real Solutions.

Behavioral Counseling Solutions was built on one belief: that people deserve real help from someone who knows what they’re doing and genuinely cares. We are here to help you move forward.

Our Mission

To provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals navigating trauma, addiction, relationship conflict, and complex behavioral disorders.

Meet Our Team

Licensed Professionals Dedicated to Your Progress

Thomas Florez

LIMHP · LADC · CSOTS

Thomas Florez has been serving Grand Island and the surrounding region since 2013, bringing over a decade of hands-on, clinical experience to the community. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from Doane University and maintains three active licenses, allowing him to treat a broad spectrum of complex behavioral, psychological, and addiction-related issues.

Before establishing Behavioral Counseling Solutions, Thomas worked extensively within community agencies, serving dual-diagnosis clients, navigating the court system, and working within specialized intervention programs. This background gave him a profound understanding of not just the clinical side of therapy, but the practical realities his clients face every day.

His approach is direct, deeply empathetic, and entirely tailored to the individual. He doesn’t believe in cookie-cutter therapy; he believes in utilizing evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and trauma-informed care to give his clients tools that actually work.

Qualifications & Credentials

Master’s in Counseling – Doane University
LIMHP (Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner)
LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
CSOTS (Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist)
Certified Domestic Violence Intervention Practitioner (State of Nebraska)

Victor Camacho

PLADC

Victor Camacho specializes in Drug and Alcohol counseling. He is currently expanding his expertise by pursuing additional specializations to better serve his clients and the community.

Bringing valuable experience from his previous work in a Scottsbluff group home, Victor has a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face in recovery. His hands-on experience in residential settings has shaped his compassionate, practical approach to counseling.

Victor joins the Behavioral Counseling Solutions team at our Kearney practice starting June 1st, expanding our ability to serve clients across Central Nebraska.