My name is Nafis Johnson, a 38 year-old Philadelphia native. I am a proud graduate from Cheyney University (1st HBCU), and a Brother of the First African-American Fraternity in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. 

While at Cheyney, I was able to obtain my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice, where I embarked on a journey of law enforcement. It was then that I wanted to shift the focus on the reasoning behind incarceration. In 2017, the decision was made to attend Jefferson University where I would complete my Masters in Community Trauma Counseling. While attending Jefferson, I discovered my passion for understanding the mindset of individuals, and came up with a “motto” which spearheaded my therapeutic mindset. 

As a therapist, I believe we should never focus on “what” an individual is facing during their walk of life, but instead “why” they are reaching out for assistance. This motto aligned with my vision of therapy, and also how I conduct sessions. I put patience into sessions, which allow individuals a safe place to express themselves. Every individual is unique with experiences that shape their demeanor. I strongly believe that therapy could possibly identify triggers, and resolutions that create healthy well beings. 

I specialize in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach which allows individuals to manage their concerns by altering the way they think and behave. By altering your perspective on issues, it allows the individual to be creative with their way of healing versus thinking negatively. 

I offer psycho-therapy with adults and adolescents across all ages. I assist individuals with relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, generational trauma, inner criticism (self-esteem improvement), often through self-understanding and self compassion. Within this scope, a large portion of my work is with individuals across the gender and sexuality spectrum.