Julie Johnson, MA, LCPC, CCTP

Julie Johnson’s professional training includes a Master’s Degree in Counseling and post-graduate training in sexual abuse/assault, and domestic violence through the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA) and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV). Her training has also extended to working affirmatively with the LGBT community. She have completed training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy an evidence based treatment for PTSD through the University of Pennsylvania and is certified as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). Additionally, Julie provides Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) services and disaster mental health services.

My practice draws from a combination of Psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and exposure therapy in working with trauma.

I have worked in diverse settings, including non-profit organizations, community mental health centers, child welfare agencies, rape crisis centers, correctional facilities, crisis lines, emergency rooms, educational settings and for a managed care company. I have worked extensively with survivors of sexual abuse/assault, domestic violence and other traumatic events. I have worked with the court system with people who have been mandated into treatment for anger management difficulties and/or domestic violence. I am comfortable working in crisis situations and with individuals struggling with PTSD, depression or anxiety. I have provided crisis intervention services and have provided clinical supervision to other counselors working towards LCPC licensure and Master’s level Counseling interns and students.