Jikesha R. Benton-Johnson
Therapist
Approach to Therapy
Dr. BJ uses an integrative client-centered approach to develop a therapeutic environment established on trust, respect, and honesty to assist clients in meeting their recovery goals. Dr. BJ is a strong advocate for the promotion of mental health recovery and the utilization of holistic psychotherapy with clients.Experience
Dr. Benton-Johnson is credentialed with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists (Certification #: 6537). She has the authority to practice Telepsychology under PSYPACT (Mobility #: 6537). Dr. BJ has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Louisville (2001), a Master of Arts in Community-Clinical Psychology from Norfolk State University (2003), and a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology (2008). She has 14 years of cumulative government service working at agencies such as, the Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.Specialties
Bipolar Disorders, Career Challenges, Chronic Health Conditions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Conflicts, Grief & Loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's Health, Military & First Responders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Challenges, Self Esteem and Confidence, Stress Management, Trauma and Abuse, Wellness, Women's HealthHobbies and Interests
In her ‘spare time,' Dr. BJ teaches ethics and mental health law to masters-level psychology students at Pepperdine University. She also enjoys spending time with her children and attending their sporting events. She enjoys travel and crafting.Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black/African AmericanLanguage
EnglishLicensed in
Alabama - PSYPACT, Arizona - PSYPACT, Arkansas - PSYPACT, Colorado - PSYPACT, Connecticut - PSYPACT, Delaware - PSYPACT, District of Columbia - PSYPACT, Florida - PSYPACT, Georgia, Idaho - PSYPACT, Illinois - PSYPACT, Indiana - PSYPACT, Kansas - PSYPACT, Kentucky - PSYPACT, Maine - PSYPACT, Maryland - PSYPACT, Michigan - PSYPACT, Minnesota - PSYPACT, Mississippi - PSYPACT, Missouri - PSYPACT, Nebraska - PSYPACT, Nevada - PSYPACT, New Hampshire - PSYPACT, New Jersey - PSYPACT, North Carolina - PSYPACT, North Dakota - PSYPACT, Ohio - PSYPACT, Oklahoma - PSYPACT, Pennsylvania - PSYPACT, Rhode Island - PSYPACT, South Carolina - PSYPACT, Tennessee - PSYPACT, Texas - PSYPACT, Utah - PSYPACT, Virginia - PSYPACT, Washington - PSYPACT, West Virginia - PSYPACT, Wisconsin - PSYPACT, Wyoming - PSYPACTThink Jikesha sounds like a great fit?
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