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Deidra Johnson, MS, LCP, LCAC

School-based Outpatient Therapist

Yates Center, KS


"I love returning to my roots of working with children and planting seeds for a successful future." 

About
Deidra joined Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center in November 2023. Prior to joining the agency, she spent 29 years working in the mental health field. She has worked as a home-based family therapist, outpatient therapist, Head Start and therapeutic preschool psychological consultant, sexual abuse therapist, family preservation specialist, supervisor, assistant director, substance use disorder counselor, and clinical coordinator/program manager of an outpatient addictions program.

Education
Master of Science in Psychology with a clinical emphasis
Certified Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach as a clinician and supervisor
Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor

Specialty
Sexual Abuse