Description
Amber Johnson, Psy.D. was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and has lived in Texas since 2021. Amber has come to us with various academic and professional experiences within clinical mental health and criminal, juvenile, social, and restorative justice. Amber has earned a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Amber completed her doctoral internship and postdoctoral training at Travis County Juvenile Probation Department, where she assessed youth involved with the department and provided individual, group, and family therapy. Amber is licensed as a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist under the supervision of Dr. Katherine Rose, a DBT Linehan Board Certified Psychologist and Dr. Michael Fanning. Amber has received intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Additionally, Amber works on a DBT team in order to provide the best care to clients.
Amber has experience providing services in a forensic outpatient behavioral health center, outpatient trauma clinic, juvenile detention and residential facilities, a children’s advocacy center, and private practice settings. Amber focuses on providing treatment to adults, children, adolescents, and families with difficulties regulating emotions, including those with high-risk behaviors. Amber is passionate about providing trauma-informed care and working with a diverse range of clients to meet their individual needs.