Meet Teva
Licensed Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Owner, Therapist
Teva Johnstone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor in the state of California. She has served the mental health and well-being of children, teens, and parents for about ten years and has had the tremendous honor of guest speaking on the topics of children’s mental health, neurodiversity, and homeschool. Panels she participated in featured experts like Peter Gray, Dan Siegel, and Gabor Maté.
In addition to working as a therapist and parenting coach, Teva was a mental health influencer for several years. That role was creatively stimulating but fractured her attention and was ultimately out of alignment with her values.
As a commitment to a deeper and more focused life, Teva said farewell to her social media platform of nearly 40K and to her smartphone.
Today she is “just” a therapist in a quiet beach town.
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Therapist & Social Worker
Education & License
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | California 103826
Master's of Social Work | Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor’s of Arts | University of California Santa Barbara
Certified Trauma Professional | PESI
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders | Postpartum Support International
Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment | SMART Moves
Autistic Mental Health | Judy Endow with Autism Society
Certified DIR Floortime Practitioner | ICDL
Technology Addiction and Digital Health Certification | Dr. Nicholas Kardaras with PESI
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Steven Hayes & Daniel Moran
Internet Addiction: Evaluation and Treatment | Kimberly Young & Cristiano Nabuco de Abreu (In-progress)
ADHD in Adults: Diagnosis, Impairments, and Long-Term Management | Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., ABPP
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Clinical & Social Work Experience
Private Practice Psychotherapist for Children, Teens & Adults
Clinical Supervisor for Associate Therapists
Postpartum Mental Health Group Therapist
Advocate for At-Risk Children & Teens
Parent Training & Consulting
Facilitator of perinatal psychoeducation groups
Counselor for postpartum support group with hospital’s New Parent Resource Center
Co-leader of developmental play groups for 0-3 children & parents
Designer of sensorimotor play spaces for 0-3 children & parents
School-based Developmental Disabilities
Therapist on IEP teams responsible for social emotional goals
Advocate for students with autism and learning disabilities
Social Worker in underserved districts
IEP therapist on interdisciplinary team
Foster Youth & Trauma-Informed Parenting
Parent Trainer on attachment for abused, neglected & traumatized children
Supervisor of visits with biological parents
Social Worker for foster families during adoption planning & finalization
Home Study Writer for County Child Welfare & non-profit