Betty “Kitty” (Aswegan) Johnson, MA, LIMHP, LADC, has been a practicing psychotherapist since 1990. She is licensed as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner and an Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor, and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Kitty is certified in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and is a Certified Master Practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—both evidence-based, neuroscience-supported methods that help the brain resolve trauma swiftly and effectively. She works with children, families, and adults who have experienced psychological trauma from abuse, addiction, or other life-altering events.

In addition to her private practice, Kitty presents healing workshops and retreats for providers experiencing Compassion Fatigue and offers on-site, workplace-based versions of these programs. She also assists in ART Therapy trainings and is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, offering continuing education for professionals in the field of addiction and mental health.

Kitty earned both her Bachelor of Arts (1984) and Master of Arts (1990) degrees in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She is a preferred provider for multiple insurance companies, Medicaid, and Employee Assistance Programs, and serves as a certified provider for clients within the Nebraska court system, including Drug Courts.

Her commitment to advocacy extends beyond traditional counseling. Kitty conducts Hardship Evaluations for immigrants seeking naturalization, helping courts understand the psychological impact of family separation and deportation. She also provides training, supervision, and mentorship for Master’s-level counseling interns.

Earlier in her career, Kitty developed and supervised a counseling and spiritual guidance program within the Buffalo County Correctional Facility, which became a model for expanding inmate access to recovery and counseling services throughout the facility.