Jay Johnson PhD

Education

BS of Psychology & Education, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, 1983; 

Ph.D. of Clinical Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 1991

Services Offered

Individual psychotherapy with children, teens and adults.  

Family and couples counseling

Theoretical Orientation

Dr. Johnson's approach to therapy is an integration of cognitive behavioral, lifespan developmental, neurobiological and family/community systems perspectives. He approaches psychological concerns with a view toward how an individual thinks, feels, and behaves, taking into consideration a person's unique development and the family and community in which he/she lives. Types of therapeutic interventions used: Cognitive Therapy, Behavior Modification, Communication Skills Building, Solution Focused Problem-Solving, Parent Training, Play Therapy, Contracting, Journaling, and Homework Assignments.

More Information

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, mountaineering, whitewater kayaking, cross-country skiing and exploring new places.

Ages Served

0-5, 6-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-64

Specialties

ADHD , Anxiety/Fears/Phobia/Panic Attacks, Bipolar Disorder , Depression, Grief/Death, OCD , Religious/Spiritual Issues, Stress Management, Parenting Issues, Men's Issues, Christian Counseling, Alcohol Use Issues, Substance use issues, Adoption, Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy