Dr. Nicole G. Johnson, Ph.D., LPC, ACS, CAADC, CCDP-D, BC-TMH, has over 20 years of experience working in the behavioral health care system providing substance use and mental health services in Philadelphia, surrounding counties and several states. She has earned a Bachelors’ degree in Psychology, Masters of Education degree in Counseling Psychology (Temple University) and a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision (Regent University). She has also earned a certificate in Spiritual and Faith Based Counseling. Dr. Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Professional Diplomate, Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider and holds a counseling competency in Problem Gambling.

Dr. Johnson is an Associate Professor, Interim Chair of the Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health in the College of Health Professions, and the Program Director of the Community and Trauma Counseling Program on the East Falls Campus. In addition, she currently oversees Jefferson’s Trauma Education Network’s (J-TEN) Interfaith Leaders’ Learning Collaborative on Trauma, a workgroup of faith leaders who receive ongoing behavioral health education. Dr. Johnson is a board member of the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) which implements standards and testing for certification of addiction counselors, prevention specialists, clinical supervisors, auxiliary professionals, recovery and peer specialists, family recovery specialists, intervention professionals, community health workers, and doula) and Past President of the Greater Philadelphia Area Counseling Association. Dr. Johnson operates NGJohnson Counseling & Consulting LLC, a private practice and consulting firm which provides counseling services and trainings to organizations in trauma, suicide prevention, mental health disorders and substance use disorders.