Type Of Business:
Sole Proprietorship
Expertise:
Dr. Johnston's expertise is in long term psychotherapy, working with gifted children, adolescents and adults diagnosed with learning disabilities.
Major Product/SVS:
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy, Family Therapy and Educational Consultation
Favorite Business Publication:
The New Atlantis; The Philosophy Magazine; Think Magazine
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading Good Spy Novels, Books and Journals on History, Philosophy, Archeology, Technology, Science and Ecology, Running, Cooking, Practicing Tai Chi, Writing Poetry
Education Degrees:
Ph.D., Northwestern University (1983); Master of Science in Special Education, National-Louis University (1975); Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Roosevelt University (1970)
Affiliations Awards:
Chicago Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology; American Counseling Association; Association for Humanistic Psychology
Date of Distinction:
1/19/2009
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was having a full chapter published in a book titled 'Advances in Mental Health,' Volume II in 1986.
Charity:
The Field Museum; Chicago Botanic Gardens
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the support and encouragement he receives from his sister, mother and teachers.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his desire to work with people and motivate children to become successful participants in an ever changing democratic society and global community.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Johnston is an active community member and has promoted political involvement and engagement in recycling for the benefit of community and larger biosphere. He has served as an educational consultant for several public and private schools and received an Illinois State Scholarship Grant to complete his master's degree. He was also the first person in his family to receive a Ph.D.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Consulting for Gifted Children with Learning Disabilities and with Schools, Teachers and Administrators on Working with Youngsters with Significant Behavioral, Emotional and Neurological Problems, Assisting and Consulting Educational Groups to Improve the Quality of Life for Children, Practicing Long Term Psychotherapy Based on a Model of Brain Related Behavior
Education Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor; Board Certified Professional Counselor; National Certified Counselor