Dr. Perri Johnson
Psychologist
11426 Ventura Blvd Ste A Studio City CA, 91604About
Dr. Perri Johnson is a highly experienced and compassionate psychologist based in Studio City, California. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Johnson has built a reputation for providing comprehensive psychological services, including psychotherapy, neuropsychological testing, cognitive rehabilitation, and supervision of an autism clinic. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association, and Los Angeles County Psychological Association. Notably, Dr. Johnson served as the Past President of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Psychological Association, demonstrating his leadership in the mental health field.
Throughout his career, Dr. Johnson has played a pivotal role in enhancing mental health services. He directed day treatment programs for severely and persistently mentally ill patients and contributed to the establishment of a stand-alone clinic for homeless individuals with mental illness in Skid Row, downtown Los Angeles. Dr. Johnson is also a published author, known for his work "Prescriptions: Therapeutic Poems for the Healing of Depression," which combines psychological and spiritual insights to promote emotional well-being.
Dr. Perri Johnson's educational background includes a PhD in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a post-doctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and additional degrees in psychology and music therapy. His specialized skills encompass a range of therapeutic approaches, from cognitive-behavioral and rational-emotive psychotherapy to psychopharmacological consulting and spiritual counseling. Dr. Johnson is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals through evidence-based practices, making him a valuable asset to the field of psychology.
Education and Training
Fairleigh Dickinson University MSc Clinical Psychopharmacology 2023
Fielding Graduate University PhD in Psychology 1993
Fielding Graduate University Master of Arts in Psychology 1989
New York University Master of Arts in Music Therapy 1987
Temple University BA Psychology 0
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Provider of Psychological Services 2007 - Present
- Director of Day Treatment for Severe and Persistently Mentally Ill Patients Downtown Mental Health Center 1994 - 2007
- Assistant to Program Head Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 1997 - 2005
Awards
- Best of Studio City 2023 2023 Studio City Awards Program
Professional Memberships
- • Member of the American Psychological Association
- • Member of the California Psychological Association
- • Member of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association
- • Past President of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Psychological Association
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