Janis Y. Johnston, M.Psych Counseling, Art & Play Therapist, EMDR 1&2

Preferred Name: Janis

Online Therapy

About Me

- Master's Psych Counselling, Western University UWO
- Post-Grad Art Therapy Diploma UWO
- Post-Grad Play Therapy UWO
- Board Member (2yrs) - Ontario OACCPP
- Board Member (2 yrs) - UWO
- Regional Clinical Consultant - SW Ontario


Education & Experience

- BA
- Masters Psych Counselling
- Post-Grad Diploma in Art Therapy
- Post-Grad Certificate in Play Therapy
- EMDR Child Specialist - Level 2
- Ontario Regional Clinical Consultant
- Canadian National Trauma Team
- Front Line Social Worker for Toronto Children's Aid;
- Therapist for MIn.Child & Family Dvpt Vancouver BC
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist forWestern University
- Private Practice and Non-Profit Positions:
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for Children, Youth &
Families
- Agency Project Manager
- Agency Supervisor- Early ChildhoodTreatment Pgm
- Child Art & Play Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
- Front Line Social Worker for Toronto Children's Aid
Society & BC Ministry of Child & Family Development



Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

- Board Member (2yrs) for Ontario OACCPP
- Board Member (2 yrs) for UWO Board of Creativity

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Brain Injury
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Moral Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Sliding Scale