About Johanna Phillips
Johanna is a Registered Social Worker and holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology. She has been working in the field of mental health and trauma for the past 13 years, and after the birth of her two children, Johanna has developed a passion for working with families through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Johanna's approach to therapy is very client-centred, and she will work along side you to ensure the right approach to fit your needs. She is experienced with different challenges relating to birth trauma, sexual wellness and trauma, body image and self confidence, postpartum depression and anxiety, loss of identity, and other unique challenges that arise as you transition into motherhood.
Areas of focus
Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic-Based Therapy
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trainings and certifications
- Postpartum Support International: Perinatal Mental Health Certification
- Postpartum Support International: Perinatal Mood Disorders
- Postpartum Support International: Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy
The personal
What’s your favorite way to unwind after a long day? Sitting on the couch with a glass of wine in silence!
What’s a small joy that never fails to make you smile? Getting a Facetime call from my sister
What’s your go-to comfort show, podcast, or book? Some sort of crime drama
What’s a parenting mantra or quote you love? My voice becomes their inner voice
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I played rugby in high school!
Coffee order, tea ritual, or favorite snack? Large french vanilla half decaf
If you had a whole afternoon to yourself, how would you spend it? Probably panicking about the best way to spend it and ending up doing very little!