Clinical Director and Healing Visionary

She/Her/Hers Pronouns

Step into a world where healing and justice intertwine. Meet Jacqui Johnson, the visionary force behind Sankofa Healing Studio, who is reshaping the landscape of mental health access and dismantling oppression within therapeutic spaces. With a passion for bridging the Black mental health gap, Jacqui's holistic approach combines art, play, storytelling, hip-hop, and evidence-based modalities to create a transformative healing experience.

As an educator, Jacqui's influence extends far beyond the therapy room. She lectures widely, provides supervision and consultation, and leads international initiatives that increase training accessibility for Therapists of Color. Her expertise in trauma-responsive care and gender considerations informs her work, confronting the complex intersections of adverse childhood experiences, race, community violence, and the justice system.

Jacqui's commitment to justice is exemplified in her groundbreaking work with individuals within the criminal justice system. At the Philadelphia County Jail, she facilitates trauma-responsive art therapy groups for women and incarcerated youth, addressing the unique challenges they face. By reclaiming the past, she empowers individuals to protect their future and transform their present circumstances.

But Jacqui's expertise doesn't stop there. She is a certified Kemetic Yoga instructor, an Adjunct Professor, and an Emotional Emancipation Circle Leader. Her skill set spans a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including intensive sessions, perinatal mental health, child trauma, play therapy, Hip-Hop therapy, advanced EMDR interventions, Brainspotting, use of healing crystals, sound and energy healing, and Reiki.

With limited therapy slots available, Jacqui invites you to inquire about rates and embark on a transformative journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. Don't miss the opportunity to work with a true trailblazer in the field of mental health.

*Intensive Session, Perinatal Mental Health, Art Therapy, Child Trauma, Play Therapy, Hip-Hop Therapy, EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainer, Advanced Brainspotting, Sound & Energy Healing, Reiki, Certified Kemetic Yoga Instructor, Adjunct Professor, Emotional Emancipation Circle Leader, Educator, Supervisor, Approved EMDR & Brainspotting Consultant, Advanced EMDR Trainer and curriculum developer.

**Limited therapy slots - please inquire about rates**