Colleen Johnston, LCSWR
Colleen Johnston, LCSWR specializes in:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Emotion Regulation Skills/Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Somatic Experiencing™ techniques
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
She has expertise in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, life changes, codependency, addiction, parenting issues, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and more.
ARTICLES:
- Introduction to EMDR
- Healing After Tragedy: A Testimony
- When #MeToo Hurts too much
- "Sunflower Skills" Can Reduce Anxiety
- Thriving This Winter
- Emotional Help for Cancer Patients and Family Members
- Healing From Sexual Abuse On The Finger Lakes (Part 1)
- Healing From Sexual Abuse On The Finger Lakes (Part 2)
"I believe in the possibility and hope of change. Sometimes we feel so stuck that it seems nothing will ever get better. With a combination of therapeutic skills and my ability to connect with people on a deeper level, I have assisted many of my clients to heal from traumas or negative symptoms and improve their lives. It is my privilege to join people on their healing journeys."
Colleen Johnston, LCSWR
4816 State Rte 14a
Hall, NY 14463
(585) 748-8699
johnston.colleen@rocketmail.com
Check out my books!
The Chrysalis: A Trauma Therapist's Journey
The Chrysalis is an inspirational story of one trauma therapist's life, as well as a candid look into some of her patients' experiences in therapy. Incorporating her creative approach to helping others recover, the book encourages readers to embark on their own healing journeys and gives them specific tools to do so. The author's vulnerability in sharing her own personal struggles serves as proof that change is possible. A blend of memoir and clinical teaching, this book offers a refreshing look at how a deep connection to nature can inspire hope and healing for us all.
Jovie the Beagle and Grandpa's Empty Chair
In this children's book, the difficult topic of the dying process, hospice, and grief are told in a comforting and easy to comprehend way. The story is from the perspective of Jovie, a sweet beagle who is experiencing her grandfather's final days. Readers of all ages will benefit and be touched by this groundbreaking book.
ABOUT
I am a native of the Finger Lakes area. I graduated from Canandaigua Academy. I then attended SUNY at Morrisville and earned an AAS in Saddlehorse Management and Production. I went to work at a local manufacturing company and began attending St. John Fisher College simultaneously. Several years later, I earned my BS in Management and Psychology. Through a series of life experiences, I was led to continue my education at Syracuse University where I obtained a Master’s in Social Work.I have worked with horses, spent time working in a factory for 9 years, and I am devoted to my family. These “real life” experiences give me the unique ability to relate to my clients in a genuine, effective way.I incorporate a unique blend of various treatment modalities including EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), DBT and Somatic Experiencing™ techniques to help people stabilize and get to the root of emotional distress. My style is collaborative, as I believe each person has the power within themselves to heal. They may just need some new skills or someone to facilitate the process.
