Johnna Bolender
About Johnna Bolender
Johnna Bolender, LCMHC is a dedicated and compassionate mental health counselor specializing in addiction and trauma care. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Niagara University and years of experience, Johnna brings both expertise and empathy to her practice. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a highly effective approach for addressing trauma and fostering healing.
Johnna embraces a person-centered methodology, recognizing that every individual’s journey is unique. She tailors each session to meet her clients’ specific need. This ensures a collaborative and goal-oriented approach, allowing clients to feel heard and empowered throughout their healing process.
She is particularly passionate about helping individuals address underlying trauma, enabling them to regain control over their lives and achieve greater emotional resilience. She treats a wide range of mental health conditions like anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression and more.
Through her work, Johnna creates a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences and unlock their potential for meaningful change. Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques and genuine empathy, helping individuals move toward a life of greater balance and well-being.
NPI # 1558983494
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Psychotherapy
Expertise
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
- Adults
Treatment Approach
Types of therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
What Johnna Bolender’s Patients Say
Hear from our patients about how Animo Sano Psychiatry has made a significant difference in their lives. Our commitment to quality care reflects in their stories of recovery and hope.
Nearby Areas
Cities
- Charlotte, NC
- Durham, NC
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Raleigh, NC
States
- North Carolina