Ayanna Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Ayanna Johnson is an intern at A Freeman’s Place Counseling and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work at Kean University. Ayanna has completed coursework in Human Behavior, Social Work Practice, Trauma-Informed Care, and Psychopathology, strengthening her understanding of mental health and overall well-being. She enjoys working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma and has experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in day programs and nonprofit organizations.
Ayanna’s therapeutic approach is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, strength-based practice, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy. Ayanna believes that everyone’s journey is unique, and strives to meet each client with compassion, empathy, and an understanding of their individual experiences. Her goal is to help clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while developing healthy coping skills and building greater confidence in themselves. Ayanna values creating a therapeutic environment where you can feel safe being your authentic self and take your healing journey one step at a time.
