Nicole Johnson, Lmhc
About Nicole Johnson, Lmhc
Nicole Johnson is the Clinical Director at Motivating Youth Recovery, with a strong background in healthcare services and expertise in trauma-informed care. She has held various positions in behavioral health, including roles at Reliant Medical Group and the MA Department of Children and Families.
Current Role at Community Healthlink
Nicole Johnson serves as the Clinical Director at Motivating Youth Recovery within Community Healthlink Inc. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on providing leadership and direction in youth development and therapeutic services. Her role involves overseeing clinical programs aimed at supporting young individuals in recovery, ensuring that services are aligned with best practices in mental health care.
Previous Experience in Behavioral Healthcare
Before her current role, Nicole Johnson worked at Reliant Medical Group as a Behavioral Healthcare Partner from 2019 to 2021. In this position, she contributed to the integration of behavioral health services within the medical setting in Gardner, MA. Additionally, she served as an Outpatient Therapist at Clinical & Support Options, Inc. from 2016 to 2019, and as an In Home Therapy Clinician at Centro (Las Americas), Inc. from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Nicole Johnson earned her Bachelor's degree in Science from Fitchburg State College, where she studied from 2001 to 2006. She later pursued a Master's of Science in Counseling at Fitchburg State University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in mental health and counseling.
Teaching Experience
Nicole Johnson has experience in academia, having worked as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Fitchburg State University from 2013 to 2021. In this role, she taught courses related to mental health counseling, contributing to the education of future professionals in the field.
Expertise in Therapeutic Practices
Nicole Johnson has developed expertise in several therapeutic approaches, including Humanistic Therapy and Crisis Intervention. She specializes in Trauma Informed Care and Affect Regulation and Modulation, focusing on effective strategies for youth development and child and adolescent therapy.