Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

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Dr. Johnson joined the University of Lynchburg in 2024.

CliftonStrengths: Learner, Connectedness, Empathy, Responsibility, Relator

Biography: Sarah L. Johnson, Ph.D. is a counselor educator with clinical and research focus on the challenges and strengths of rural counselors, issues faced by first-generation college students, and multicultural issues in rural areas. She has a passion for promoting wellness, resilience, and empowering future counselors.

Education

• PhD, Counseling and Supervision – James Madison University
• MEd, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – University of Lynchburg
• BS, Psychology – James Madison University

Courses Taught

• COUN 611: Crisis Counseling
• COUN 630: Marriage and Family Counseling
• COUN 660: Evaluation & Assessment

Research Interests

• First-Generation College Students
• Rural Counselors
• Anti-Racist Practices

Areas of Expertise

• First-Generation College Students’ strengths and challenges
• Counseling interventions, challenges, and strengths of rural counselors
• Crisis Counseling