Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and state approved Supervisor. I have experience working with ALL Populations and Cultural backgrounds in various settings. My career in the behavior health industry started in 02/2000 with Louisiana Health and Rehabilitation Options (MHR) in Baker, LA.
Currently, I am a Clinical Director/Supervisor at Cognitive Development Centers of Seaside Healthcare systems.
For over 17 years I have worked in the mental health industry from mental health specialist, mental health professional finally to Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. In addition, I have experience as a Supervisor for Multi-Systemic Therapy which in turn has equipped him to work with court appointed dysfunctional youth and their families. I have am also Trained as a PCIT(Parent Child Interaction Therapist).
Working in the Mental Health Rehabilitation industry has equipped me to effectively develop and implement Individual Service Recovery Plans (ISRPs), provide Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) and Psychotherapy Interventions/services to eligible members and their families. My experience also includes the ability to develop positive collaborations with Stakeholders and Referral Sources with the overarching goal of providing the highest quality of services to members.
My first experience as a Mental Health Specialist, required responsibilities included: case management, facilitating groups, fostering integrated psychosocial skills into a daily routine, providing one-on-one assistance during routine group sessions, providing community support to client and client’s family, working in partnership with clinical managers as a clinical team to develop and implement treatment and behavior plans, and foster a safe and healthy working environment throughout the treatment process. Finally, I have a wealth of experience in the Non-Profit workforce, I am also the founder of Nonprofit Organization Beat The Streets, where community members from low income communities are provided an environment conducive for learning Music and Cultural Arts. Introduction to the arts provide a foundation and opportunity for introducing and teaching life skills. 96% of the Members have likely been diagnosed with a Mental Illness or have a family member who struggles with Mental Illness.
I have several years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions. Areas of expertise include:
• Teen Issues; Peer Pressure, Self Esteem
• Parent/Child or Partner Relational Problems
• Dating Violence/Abuse
• Non-Suicidal Self-Harm Behavior
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Conduct and Oppositional Defiant Disorders
• Physical, Sexual, Emotional Abuse
• Anger and Stress Management
• Dual Diagnoses
• Criminal Thinking and Behavior
• Depression
• Family Therapy
• Military adjustments and struggles/PTSD
• Addictive Behaviors and Substance Use Issues
I am eclectic in my selection of therapeutic interventions using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Reality Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused, Reality Based, and Psycho-Education to individual’s age four and up. In addition to the experience in Behavioral Health, I have worked as a Program Coordinator for at least three programs in a non-profit world. I have experience treating children, adolescents and adults with diverse backgrounds and presenting a range of concerns. Finally, I am a professional member of the Louisiana Counseling Association, holds several certifications and continues to educate myself by attending local conferences, keeping up with current therapy research, and seeking supervision and support from colleagues.
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Christopher Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a state-approved supervisor practicing in Louisiana. He holds a Louisiana Professional Counselor license (LPC 5129) and is approved to supervise other clinicians, and he currently serves as a Clinical Director and Supervisor at Cognitive Development Centers of Seaside Healthcare systems.
Over 11 years he has worked across a variety of behavioral health roles, moving from mental health specialist and mental health professional to Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. That career has included supervisory work with a Multi-Systemic Therapy program, training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and responsibility for court-appointed youth and their families.
His clinical experience covers development and implementation of Individual Service Recovery Plans (ISRPs), Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST), and a range of psychotherapy interventions. Christopher has provided case management, facilitated groups, supported clients and families in the community, and collaborated with clinical teams to create effective treatment and behavior plans.
In addition to clinical roles, he has coordinated multiple nonprofit programs and founded Beat The Streets, a nonprofit offering music and cultural arts opportunities for members of low-income communities as a foundation for life skills. Many members served by that program have either been diagnosed with a mental illness or have a family member who struggles with mental illness.
Christopher works with children, adolescents, and adults beginning at age four and uses an eclectic approach to therapy. He blends Cognitive Behavioral techniques with Reality Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), solution-focused methods, reality-based strategies, and psychoeducation to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, self-esteem, and depression. He is a professional member of the Louisiana Counseling Association, holds several certifications, and maintains professional development through conferences, current research, and peer supervision.
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