Nicole J. Johnson

Nicole J. Johnson serves as Associate Professor, Department Chair, and Program Director for the Community & Trauma Counseling program at Thomas Jefferson University, where she also advises Delta Sigma Mu (Chi Sigma Iota chapter). Her leadership extends to coordinating the Jefferson Trauma Education Network's Interfaith Leaders' Learning Collaborative on Trauma.

Her educational credentials include:

• PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision (Regent University, 2016)
• MEd in Counseling Psychology (Temple University, 2004)
• BA in Psychology (Temple University, 1992)

Dr. Johnson's research centers on bridging faith communities with trauma response, particularly examining mental health stigma in Black Church contexts and integrating spiritual practices into addiction and trauma treatment. Her work addresses critical gaps in pastoral care for clergy experiencing secondary trauma and develops culturally responsive interventions for underserved populations.

Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on faith-based trauma applications, exemplified by her 2018 book chapter on religious vocational counseling. Current projects emphasize community-university partnerships for healing-centered practices within faith organizations, reflecting her commitment to translating research into practical community impact.

Dr. Johnson mentors 8-15 counseling students annually while providing clinical supervision for licensure candidates through her private consultancy. She actively trains community organizations via NGJohnson Counseling & Consulting LLC and serves as a QPR Suicide Prevention Master Trainer and Mental Health First Aid Instructor for regional initiatives.

She leads multiple professional initiatives including the Trauma Informed Education Coalition and HEAL-PA's Racial/Communal Trauma Sub-Action Committee, while maintaining clinical practice through tele-mental health services for diverse clients.