Emily Johnson
Title: Lecturer of Social Work
Dept.: Social Work
Office: 1200 Grandview Ave
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults and families in affordable housing and healthcare, and with low income, disabled and displaced adults. I also have significant experience working with adults with dementia and assisting the geriatric population and their caregivers through the aging process. Since 2021, I have been working full time in outpatient mental health therapy with teens and adults, specifically focusing on areas of depression, anxiety, body image and disordered eating, grief and loss, life transitions and self-esteem.
Academic Background
- University of Iowa (2005-2009): BA Psychology, BSW
- Washington University in St Louis (2009-2010): MSW
Personal Interests
- Reading
- Walking outdoors
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Musicals and live theater
- Rotating my coffee mugs out every season