Art-making has always been an integral part of my own well-being, and I have become passionate about helping others heal while exploring their creativity. I recognize that stress is a part of our daily lives that can have a negative impact on our mental health, leading to issues like depression, anxiety and trauma. I utilize cognitive-behavioral and trauma informed strategies coupled with radical acceptance and commitment to problem-solving through art therapy to help individuals tackle life’s stressors and harness their power. I integrate using creative strategies, building strong relationships and interpersonal understanding to empower my clients to regain lost joy and improve their confidence and mental health.
Johnna is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist that has worked as a professional counselor since 2020. She is a graduate of Adler University with a Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling, and holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Painting. She has worked in a myriad of settings including community mental health, school based counseling,partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient settings doing both group and individual work.
Client Focus: Individuals, Groups, Teens, Young Adults-Mid Adulthood.
Types of Therapy: CBT, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Art Therapy, Parenting
Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Addiction, Life Transitions, School Issues, Bullying, Self-Esteem, Women’s Issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” – Aristotle
