Dr. Elaine Johnson is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Emory University.

She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the City College of New York and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Emory University where she studied risk and protective factors that impact critical periods of development across the lifespan.

Dr. Johnson completed her predoctoral internship at the Emory school of Medicine Child and Adolescent Mood Program and her clinical post-doctoral fellowship with Peachtree Integrated Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Kristin J. Carothers, Ph.D.

Dr. Johnson currently serves families through her practice, Pathways to Wellth. She is extensively trained in evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), PCIT for Selective Mutism, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

She utilizes an integrative and client - centered approach to best meet the needs of the individual and their family, while working collaboratively with schools, and other natural supports in the

client’s life to promote lasting change.

Dr. Johnson holds expertise in Anxiety and mood-based disorders including: Selective Mutism and Depression, Behavioral Disorders such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Behavioral Parent Management Training (PMT) to help parents gain confidence in navigating their child’s behavioral experiences.