Johanna Clay Souder

Johanna Clay Souder, PsyD, is a dedicated psychologist whose passion lies in guiding individuals and their families through the unique challenges associated with aging and various life transitions. With over thirty years of experience, she has worked extensively with individuals dealing with substance use issues and has a profound understanding of the complexities surrounding trauma and PTSD. Johanna provides therapeutic support to adolescents, adults, couples, and families, bringing a breadth of expertise in neurodegenerative disorders such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's, and various forms of dementia. Her clinical interests also include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, and multicultural issues. She fosters a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment while encouraging clients to explore the underlying thoughts and behavior patterns contributing to their distress. Together with her clients, Johanna strives to cultivate insights and develop tailored goals to enhance overall health, well-being, and functioning through modalities including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).