Johanna Parkin, MA, Ed.D.,(she/her)
I help my teen and women clients find balance and less stress with the responsibilities of life transitions, career and family life.
How I work
I specialize in working with emerging adults, women, and families. Whether you’ve experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, marginalization, overwhelming emotions, or need help opening or restoring lines of communication, building low self-esteem, or navigating challenges experienced in school and at home, we can make progress towards your goals. For over 25 years, I have demonstrated success in the field of education whereby I have developed an affinity for working with teens and adults as we all navigate life’s challenges. Something you will hear me say in session is “You matter, you can do this, and I hope one day you begin to see yourself through the same lens I see you.”
My Education & Trainings
Through a person-centered, trauma informed and motivational interviewing style, I successfully help clients confront challenges and develop strategies and coping skills that will create a path to feeling and living better. I recently graduated from Delaware Valley University with my Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology and Social Justice. My extensive background in the education system allows me to see and better understand adolescent and parental relationships. My experience enables me to provide effective strategies to support and improve these relationships.
The relationship with your therapist is a large part of your success. Here’s more about me!
Although I'm a born and raised New England girl (Worcester, Mass) that loves a snowy winter run, it's a warm sunny beach that makes me happiest! You will often find me at the local pool swimming laps, the supermarket sourcing ingredients for a new recipe, or walking the powerline with my girls! My husband and I love all things food including eating out, a good food truck, cooking/eating in, or having a sloppy sandwich on the hood of a convertible. Sauces and condiments, specifically SPICY sauces, are my thing! I am always interested in a weekend in New York for the opera, art museum, pizza slice, opening of a new restaurant, catching a movie, or a walk on the Brooklyn Bridge. Big secret! My guilty pleasure is indulging in mindless reality TV on Bravo.
My proudest achievements include marrying the love of my life only six months after our first blind date, keeping him as my husband despite my decades of leaving sticky avocado fingerprints on the refrigerator door, and crushing a wing eating contest by coming in first place (followed by a quart of Mylanta)!! I suppose what I love most is working and being able to help others, exercising and catching up with my close friends, visiting my extended family in Texas, and yes...adding to my shoe collection.
Working With Me
I offer sessions both virtually and out of the Jenkintown, PA office. I am available for sessions Mondays through Thursdays, during the day and early evening. Individual 50-minute sessions are offered at a rate of $185.
Johanna Parkin is currently under supervision with Kate Monaghan MA License: LICSW124293; PA License: LCSW CW020177