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Mental Health Practitioners
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Provider Roster

Elizabeth Harrison
LIMHP
I am a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) for the state of Nebraska. My specialties include working with client’s who experience parent-child conflict, grief, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I have over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families as a trainer and therapist, including Crisis Response Therapy with Law Enforcement, teaching parenting classes, and therapist for a behavioral health residential unit. I love working with individuals and families and assisting them with making small changes that develop into a big impact within their lives. I would love to help you make those small steps into a huge victory for you. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Motovational Interviewing, Trauma and Grief.

Betty "Kitty" Johnson
LIMHP, LADC
Betty “Kitty” Johnson, MA, LIMHP, LADC, EMDRIA-Certified has been a Psychotherapist since 1990. She is licensed as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC). She is certified in EMDR Therapy. Kitty is bilingual in Spanish & English. Ms. Johnson specializes in working with addictions and deep-seeded trauma disorders including PTSD, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual and physical abuse, self harm, etc. She provides individual, group, marital and family therapy.

Dave Hoyt
LIMHP, LADC
Betty “Kitty” Johnson, MA, LIMHP, LADC, EMDRIA-Certified has been a Psychotherapist since 1990. She is licensed as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) and an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC). She is certified in EMDR Therapy. Kitty is bilingual in Spanish & English. Ms. Johnson specializes in working with addictions and deep-seeded trauma disorders including PTSD, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual and physical abuse, self harm, etc. She provides individual, group, marital and family therapy.

Sarah Spellbrink
LIMHP
I believe all people have a desire to grow and develop into who they were created to be and I am privileged as a mental health professional to walk alongside individuals, couples and families as they pursue health, healing and purpose in life.
I am a licensed independent mental health practitioner and work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I engage in counseling with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of concerns including the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief/loss, parenting, and family/marital conflict. I specialize in helping people who have been impacted by trauma to process the thoughts and feelings related to their past experiences and develop a positive sense of self, meaningful relationships in the present, and hope for their future. I define trauma as any experience that has had lasting negative impact on a person. So much of the anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, body image issues, substance abuse, etc. that clients struggle with are related to unresolved thoughts and emotions connected to past experiences.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UNL in 2003 and in 2006 received my Master’s Degree in Counseling from UNK. I utilize an integrative approach within my work with clients, which means I tailor my approach to each individual client’s needs, preferences, and counseling goals as opposed to only utilizing one approach. I am trained in various therapeutic modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sidebar, there are a LOT of acronyms in the world of psychology!!
As someone who specializes in working with trauma survivors, I frequently engage clients in a type of therapy called EMDR, which helps clients resolve emotions, negative beliefs about themselves and behavioral patterns related to past trauma, allowing them to come to a deeper sense of who they are, including confidence in their strengths and gifts as well as acceptance of their imperfections. EMDR is the best tool I’ve found for helping people resolve their past and truly move forward into a new chapter of life. For more information about EMDR go to emdria.org.
In my personal life, I’m a wife, a mother, a reader, a sports fan and a huge fan of movie series (Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Avengers, The Chronicles of Narnia, this list could go on and on…I’m a nerd at heart!) I love Jesus and greatly enjoy working with clients from a Christian perspective if that fits for the person, particularly helping those struggling with accepting God’s love for them and who desire to have a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. I regularly engage in Bible study, sing on the worship team at my local church and help with Sunday school.

Meredith McDowell
LIMHP
Meredith is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner who received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of NE Kearney. Meredith enjoys working with behavioral disordered teenager, LBGTQ community, persons who have been victims of human trafficking, and other trauma. Meredith will provide faith based counseling. She is certified with Probation to administer the SASI and CASI as well as completing substance abuse evaluations. Meredith is also certified in EMDR.

Monty Shultz
LICSW
Monty is the Owner of Monty Shultz Counseling & Neurofeedback. He received his Master of Social Work Degree from the University of NE – Omaha and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Monty has provided outpatient mental health and neurofeedback services since 2008. He is trained in providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management therapy, Brainspotting and EMDR. Being a Veteran himself, Monty works with many Veterans in his practice. He also has extensive experience working with reactive attachment disorder, behavior disorders, addictions, domestic violence as well as custody and divorce issues. Our office is a preferred provider for the VA and Probation. We will provide individual, couples and family mental health services for all age groups.

Brenda Rohren
LIMHP, LADC
Brenda’s focus for the outpatient treatment program is to help individuals and families heal from difficult life situations. People often face overwhelming challenges. She believes that no matter what happens in life, we always have choices. Brenda is a Registered Service Provider for criminal justice clients. She is also a Certified EMDR therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II) for treatment of complex trauma, and a Board Certified TeleMental Health provider (BC-TMH). Brenda has also completed Level I training in Clinical Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH). Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and domestic violence as well as military personnel, veterans (and their families), and first responders (e.g., law enforcement, EMTs, 911 dispatchers, Emergency Department personnel). Brenda is listed on the Registry of EMDR Therapists for 911 Telecommunicators.. Brenda is located in Lincoln Nebraska.

Byron Bratt
LIMHP
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling from Doane College. My specialties include: Single Incident Trauma, Complex Trauma, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Grief, Loss, Fear, Phobia, Adjustment to Change, Depression, and Anxiety. I approach therapy from the viewpoint that, you, the client are the expert in your life. My role is to assist you in determining, understanding, and resolving whatever is distressing you. I believe the best way to accomplish this is looking for the root-cause of an issue, resolving it, and provide you with coping skills to help manage in the future. I accomplish this by using multiple types of therapeutic approaches including: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused, Person-Centered along with being full trained in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization, Reprocessing) for the treatment of multiple types of trauma.

Michael Sullivan
LICSW
Michael Sullivan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Nebraska. He is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, and a Certified Disordered Gambling Counselor.
Michael has been practicing in Norfolk, Nebraska since 1995. He has been interested and studied the impact of trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for many years. As such he has found PTSD as more the norm than the exception among our veterans. He also sees the secondary effects of PTSD on family members of vets.
Michael has been trained in online courses with Janina Fisher in Sensorimotor Therapy and also Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems, both leading edge approaches to the treatment of trauma.

Stephanie Morse
LMHP
Stephaine Morse graduated from the University of NE at Kearney in 1996 where she received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. After graduation she worked with at risk families and youth in a variety of positions that consisted of direct staff care, case manager and in home community services for five years. During those five years she was also pursing her Master of Education specializing in Community Counseling at the University of NE at Kearney. After receiving her Masters degree in 2001 she became licensed through the State of NE to provide mental health counseling. Since 2001 she has remained in the field of counseling where the majority of her career has been in a private practice setting working with mental health and pursing her license in substance abuse counseling. Stephaine’s passion through out her career is to strengthen individuals and families in identify their vision in life with finding the correct path for them. Stephaine has been trained in evidence practices that address trauma, child behavioral issues, domestic violence and family disruptions. These types of evidence based practices address the ages of infants to adults, which includes individual and family therapy.

Richard Clark
LIMHP
My goal is to empower you to live your best life. I have 9 years of experience in counseling adults, children, couples, and families. My aim is to help you meet your goals in a relaxed and comfortable setting to build self-esteem, clear thinking, and healthy ways to handle stress.
My specialties include utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationships, stress management and life transitions. I am also trained in LGBTQ issues, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Shelli Reams
LIMHP
It is my job to help you find a way which helps resolves the difficult experiences in your life. I want to let you share your story fully, even when you think it may make me uncomfortable. I can handle what you have to share. I am trauma informed, and have training in EMDR, CPT, substance abuse, sand tray, and DBT as well as others I mix in. My approach is fit to you and your needs.
I am so looking forward to talking with you to see if we are a good fit for each other as there is nothing more important to me than you having the therapist who is the best fit for you to get to the life you want.
I have been in practice for 5 years and am a veteran of the Marine Corps Reserves.

Tracey Lynn Pearson
LMHP, LMSW
A healthy mind and emotional state are essential in having peace. It is just as important as physical health. My goal is to help you realize your potential to achieve health and wellness, and to love your life more!
I am a clinical therapist, mindfulness coach and trauma-informed restorative yoga teacher. I approach therapeutic relationships with warmth, respect, empathy, and even some humor. It takes courage to begin therapy. I will work with you to create a safe, comfortable space for honest exploration so we can tackle your concerns together. I look forward to participating in your journey to restoration and peace.
I am trained through EMDRIA in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have a certificate in mindfulness based cognitive therapy. My specializations include treating traumatic stress, depression, difficult life transitions, anxiety disorders, suicide and self-harm, stress management, self-esteem, and mood disorders.

Jlee Mitchell
LMHP
With more than 18 years of direct care and management experience in the human service field, JLee Mitchell has made it her life’s work to support and empower others. JLee holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling for Youth and Family Services and is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner.
JLee has an extensive background working with at-risk youth, trauma survivors, victims of domestic violence, and families in crisis. Through the years, she has provided quality treatment services to youth and families while collaborating with the juvenile justice system, educational programs, and health and human service agencies to ensure a well-rounded system of care. JLee’s treatment modalities incorporate trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, social-skill development, goal setting, and parent training that empower individuals to work through challenges and achieve positive growth and outcomes.
JLee has parlayed her direct-care experience into leadership roles over the years by providing consultation, evaluation, training and quality management support to other non-profit direct care providers and administrative leaders throughout the country. Additionally, she is a certified trainer and has been an adjunct professor for Master’s level courses through Bellevue University. This diverse skill set has enabled JLee to combine therapeutic techniques and consulting tools to help others overcome adversity and reach their fullest potential.

Alestin Ajlouny
LIMHP
Alestin graduated in 2012 with a Master’s Degree in Counseling from UNO. She is trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT treatments for trauma. Alestin believes in making clients feel safe during therapy, creating a perfect environment for change. Long-lasting change takes patience and time to accomplish. She recognizes that hard work is necessary to achieve the timely results clients appreciate, so she is direct in her approach. Alestin practices a holistic approach and is a certified yoga instructor. Yoga is proven to reduce anxiety and depression, and body work is an important part of trauma work.

Andrea Degner
LMHP, LADC
Real change comes from the work we do within ourselves. I truly believe you have the answers you are seeking within yourself, but may need help to find them. The work we will be doing together is important, and I want you to have the utmost confidence and trust in the therapeutic relationship we build. In our sessions, I like to take a positive approach to build that working relationship to set useful and attainable goals towards a mentally healthy lifestyle. By utilizing motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy strategies, I know we can make progress towards that final goal.
I specialize in work with clients ages 13 and up, who may be struggling with Depression, Anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. I also work with couples and I am Gottman Method trained. I welcome all genders, sexual orientations, and ethnicities.
I have worked in Human Services with youth for 5 yrs and adults for 12 yrs. I have my Master’s of Social Work from the University of Nebraska Omaha. I really enjoy working with people, and it is a wonderful thing to witness the progress clients can make for the positive.

Shane Berry
LIMHP, LADC
The continuum of life can be complex. If you can agree, then you are not alone. In this journey there are definite cork screws that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, off track, and at a loss. Change presents challenge and your interest that brings you to view this page only acknowledges that at the core – you are competent. Seeking professional guidance can help provide clarity, turning challenges into personal opportunities for growth and development, getting you back on course in leading a healthier and happier life. As a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, and a dually credentialed therapist (LIMHP, LADC) trained in EMDR, my specialty is related to treating mental health, substance use, and/or trauma. With over 20 years of applied experience, my primary specialty is in tailoring a treatment that best meets your individual needs

Jane Marie Infantino
DBT, TIC
My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life; every step of your journey. Life can be painful. You, however, can control the suffering by learning new ways to think, act and live. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families work through a variety of issues and facilitate the change they desire. Providing a safe and comfortable environment we explore current and past issues that are creating problems, while fostering personal insight and change. I have experience working with all ages and populations who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, life-transitions, serious illness and injury and infidelity.
Licensed in the state of Nebraska, I utilize a variety of techniques, to help you better realize that you are the expert of your life and believe therapy begins with a non-judgmental stance. I am Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC) certified. When working with relationships, I follow the Gottman Method.

Jennifer Leverett
MS, NCC, LMHC, LIMHP
Jennifer Leverett is a native of South Dakota. Jennifer is a practicing Licensed Independent Mental Health Therapist/Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over nineteen years. She has lived in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area for many years. She received her Bachelors of Science from the University of South Dakota in Criminal Justice in 1998 and her Masters in Community Counseling from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2004. Jennifer is also a certified equine assisted therapist and an Approved Consultant for EMDRIA and an EMDR coach. Jennifer has specialized her practice to address complex trauma which has led her to work with survivors of human trafficking and military personal and family.
Jennifer is in private practice at Cross Therapy Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She is on the Southwest Iowa Coalition on Human Trafficking. Jennifer is a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Centennial Rotary Club of Council Bluffs. Jennifer is a foster parent for the State of Iowa. Jennifer Is part of local missions work with her church. Jennifer and her partner, Christopher also share their life with a teen with special needs which is the highlight of their life. In Jennifer's spare time she enjoys music, food, travels, friends and family.

Michael V. Stillman
DBT, CBT, EMDR
Michael V. Stillman obtained his Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University. Following graduation, he provided individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents, families and adults. Much of these efforts were dedicated towards helping those in the inpatient psychiatric hospital setting, where extensive experience was acquired in treating individuals with personality disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. DBT, CBT, and EMDR are the main modalities used by the practitioner. Prior to becoming a mental health therapist, Mr. Stillman was employed as a case worker for homeless services, where he helped house individuals struggling with trauma, mental illness, and addiction, in addition to being head chair of the organizations LGBTQIA* resource group.

Ty (Ally) Allison Bullard
LCPC, IMHP
Ty earned her Bachelor Degree in Social Work and her Master’s Degree in School and Professional Counseling. As an Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Certified Life Coach Ty has been serving the rural Nebraska and Montana communities for over 20 years. She conducts her sessions in an online format and has extensive experience in serving populations with high stress work environments, family challenges, individual anxiety and depression in the farm and ranch culture.
Ty has trained in multiple therapeutic techniques to assist individuals, couples, groups, and families struggling with life transitions or mental health challenges. Ty's training includes but is not limited to: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neurofeedback, Equine Therapy, Family Centered Therapy, and Gottman Couples Counseling to name a few. Additionally, Ty's background in neurofeedback, she has an understanding about how the brain functions in a post-traumatic state and how to assist persons in their recovery with PTSD, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.