I have been in the field of mental health for the last 15 years doing case management, intensive in-home therapy, substance use disorder counseling, family therapy, intensive outpatient and outpatient therapy. I am a graduate of Liberty University with a Master's in Professional Counseling and a bachelor's in psychology from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults ranging in age from 14 years and up. I am aware of cultural, religious, and ethnic differences and take on an individualized approach tailored to fit the specific needs of the person in treatment. I do what I do because I believe that humans are neither fundamentally good nor bad but the product of their experiences that have taught them something about the world, others and most importantly, themselves. I walk alongside individuals to foster an environment that safely allows for their exploration of self and how their core beliefs, behaviors and emotions influence their choices and relationships with others. I empower individuals to reach optimal versions of themselves. I have walked alongside others on journeys to healing from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, domestic abuse, childhood trauma, sex trauma, drug and alcohol addiction, workplace-related trauma, low self-worth, self-hate, grief and through manufactured emotions such as guilt and shame.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session, I attempt to join with individuals in order to meet them where they are. This includes obtaining details from intake forms and more about their presenting problem leading to treatment. I also seek to explore what are their intentions for therapy to better conceptualize what should happen in treatment.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I take on an eclectic approach to counseling accepting that people are complex and no one modality alone is sufficient. My background in intensive in home family therapy has exposed me to the dysfunction of home that we as individuals can be aware or unaware of how this influence our thinking and relationships with others. Our beliefs are powerful and humans find confirmatory information to support their thoughts both rational and irrational. Because of this I have a family systems approach as well as cognitive and behavior therapy approach to counseling.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I work with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, life transitions, childhood trauma, family issues and dysfunction, and workplace trauma. Not currently taking new couples.

About Scarlete Johnson