Whitney Johnson, LCSW
(She/her)
About Me
I'm a Leadville, Colorado-based therapist offering in-person services in Leadville (office-based or walk-and-talk), and virtual options for folks across the state. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and specialize in working with educators, outdoor professionals, first responders, and others navigating complexity and transition in relationship. I'm looking forward to connecting with you soon!
Education & Experience
Education: -MSW: Social Work specializing in trauma and interpersonal violence; Simmons University, 2021 -MA: Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies; Stanford University, 2013 -BS: Spanish, International Business; Washington University in St. Louis, 2009 Additional Training: -EMDR-T (40 hours, certification in-process) -Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (21 hours) -Dialectical Behavior Therapy (18 hours) -Gottman Level 1 (16 hours) -LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Provider Training (11.25 hours) -Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicide Therapeutic Framework (10 hours) -Cognitive Processing Therapy (9 hours) -Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (6.5 hours) -Clinical Supervision for Licensure (6 hours) Professional Experience: -Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Colorado -Wilderness First Responder and CPR certified, expires 05/2027 -Incident Support for Traumatic Stress certified, Responder Alliance, expires 05/2029 -Member, National Association of Social Workers, 01/2020 -Member, Gap Year Association Standards and Accreditation Committee, 01/2025 -Graduate, Women in Leadership Executive Education Program, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 05/2023 -Graduate, NOLS Semester in the Rockies, 11/2009
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
-National Association of Social Workers (NASW) -EMDR International Association (EMDRia) -Building Hope Summit County -Reside Foundation -Crime Victims Compensation
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Veterans/Military
Insurance
- Aetna
- UnitedHealth
Meritain, UMR, Optum, Oxford, Oscar
