MaKenzie Johnson

MaKenzie Johnson is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She returned to academia after 12 years as a school counselor, driven by a commitment to student-centered education and preparing future counselors. She holds dual licensure in Minnesota as an LPCC and maintains a private practice focusing on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and Parental Leave Coaching.

Education: She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior's Counselor Education program, which she now serves to empower emerging counselors. Her professional experience spans both educational and clinical settings, blending academic and practical expertise.

Research Interests: Her work emphasizes counselor education, mental health support for parents, and addressing perinatal mental health challenges. She advocates for holistic approaches to counseling, particularly in school and clinical environments.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided information.

Advising & Grants: No advising students or grants mentioned. Her current focus includes curriculum development and clinical practice.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams are detailed, though her private practice and academic role involve collaborative efforts in counseling education and mental health advocacy.