Parris Johnson
Psy.D. Student in Counseling Psychology
Psychology | School of Arts & Sciences
Parris Johnson is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Holy Family University. With a steadfast commitment to mental health and social justice, Parris aspires to become a licensed counseling psychologist in the state of New York. Her long-term goal is to work in forensic settings, with a particular focus on supporting incarcerated youth within the criminal justice system.
Currently, Parris works as a mental health counselor at a psychiatric inpatient hospital for children and adolescents. In her clinical practice, she primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help her clients develop effective coping strategies and foster emotional resilience.
Parris is deeply passionate about her educational journey, and is thankful to have a supportive family that helps her to stay motivated. She envisions a future where psychological research more thoroughly addresses the needs and experiences of incarcerated youth, and at risk youth. She is committed to contributing to a more equitable and evidence-based approach to mental health care within forensic environments.
Parris’ wish for all Holy Family students is to stay committed to their dreams, and educational aspirations because it takes more time to not believe in yourself than to!
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