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

  • 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