2026 Best of the Springs Bronze Winner in Mental Health Provider Category!
1935 Dominion Way, Ste 101 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918, United States
Erika Johnson, PsyD, BC-TMH, CCATP, ACS
About Dr. Johnson
Dr. Erika Johnson is the founder and owner of Mindful Connections Mental Health, where she has developed a thriving group practice focused on providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to her local community and surrounding areas.
As a licensed psychologist in Colorado Springs, CO, she is dedicated to walking alongside clients
Dr. Erika Johnson is the founder and owner of Mindful Connections Mental Health, where she has developed a thriving group practice focused on providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to her local community and surrounding areas.
As a licensed psychologist in Colorado Springs, CO, she is dedicated to walking alongside clients through every season of life. She has a deep passion for working with individuals, couples, families, and groups as they navigate both the inevitable struggles and the meaningful accomplishments that life brings.
Dr. Johnson firmly believes in an integrated care approach to counseling. She actively strives to be a seamless, collaborative addition to her clients' existing support systems and healthcare teams whenever necessary to ensure holistic, well-rounded well-being.
Services Offered
To best accommodate your schedule and comfort levels, care is offered through two convenient formats:
- In-Person Sessions: Available at the local office in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Telehealth Sessions: Secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy available for residents throughout Colorado.
Clinical Supervision Services
Dr. Johnson provides professional clinical supervision for Pre-Licensed Clinicians who are actively working toward fulfilling their licensure requirements in the State of Colorado.
Her approach to supervision is highly integrated, blending evidence-based frameworks to offer a well-rounded training experience:
- The Discrimination Model & The Seven-Eyed Model: To view cases from multiple clinical and systemic perspectives.
- Competency-Based Supervision: Ensuring targeted, measurable growth in core clinical skills.
- The Loganbill, Hardy, & Dellworth Model: Structuring development based on the specific developmental stage of the clinician.
Dr. Johnson believes in meeting her supervisees exactly where they are. She fosters continued growth toward autonomy by focusing on practical skill development, self-confidence, and a truly collaborative relationship. Above all, she deeply values promoting self-care to reduce early-career burnout and encourages supervisees to discover and develop their own unique professional beliefs.
Therapeutic Approach & Specialties
Every individual and family dynamic is unique, which is why Dr. Johnson tailors her treatment plans to fit your specific needs. Her evidence-based theoretical framework relies heavily on:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To help clients identify, understand, and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Structured strategies to improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
- Systemic Family Therapy Modalities: To explore how relationships, family history, and social environments impact individual experiences and mental health.
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety & Stress Management: Specialized care to help manage overwhelming worry, panic, and stress.
- Relationship & Marriage Distress: Navigating communication breakdowns and rebuilding connection.
- Family Dynamics & Conflict: Addressing systemic issues and transitions within families.
- Clinical Supervision: Mentoring and overseeing developing clinicians on their path to licensure.
Education and Experience
Experience
Dr. Johnson has been in practice since 2012 when she founded Mindful Connections Mental Health, LLC in Castle Rock, CO. Since then, she has successfully expanded the practice to Colorado Springs, CO where it continues to grow and offer more services to the community.
Dr. Johnson's additional experience includes working in a Com
Experience
Dr. Johnson has been in practice since 2012 when she founded Mindful Connections Mental Health, LLC in Castle Rock, CO. Since then, she has successfully expanded the practice to Colorado Springs, CO where it continues to grow and offer more services to the community.
Dr. Johnson's additional experience includes working in a Community Mental Health Center treating a low-income population of clients.
Her love for education has also led her to the world of academia where she was an instructor in a master's and Doctoral level program for psychology and Counseling from 2015 to 2021, until such time she felt it necessary to focus more on Mindful Connections Mental Health.
Education
- Doctor of Psychology (2015) from the University of the Rockies
- Master of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (2012) from the University of the Rockies
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (2009) from Metropolitan State College of Denver
Professional Credentials & Certifications
- Licensure: Licensed Psychologist (LP), State of Colorado (Psy.0004996)
- Degree: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
- ACS: Approved Clinical Supervisor
- BC-TMH: Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider
- CCATP: Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider
- DBTC: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certified
Contact Dr. Johnson to set up your appointment today!
Contact Dr. Johnson to set up your appointment today!
To set up an appointment with Dr. Johnson or any of our other providers, call 719-423-7428 or use our Connect with our care team button.
Want more information about Dr. Johnson and her approach to counseling? We offer free 30-minute consultations with our providers or contact her directly at erika@mindfulconnect.com
