Johana Knickerbocker

Johana Knickerbocker, BS, SAC-IT, serves as a Family and Behavior Service Facilitator and Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training with over three years of experience supporting individuals and families. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Johana is currently expanding her clinical expertise by pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW).

Driven by a passion to uplift her local community, Johana brings a warm, open-minded approach to her practice. Having lived in vibrant, diverse regions including New York City, Atlanta, and Florida, her multicultural background and multilingual skills allow her to connect authentically and relate deeply to clients from all walks of life.

Areas of Focus & Specializations

• Behavioral & Parenting Support: Partnering with parents to build effective behavioral management techniques, foster clear communication, and establish healthy family routines.
  
• Reunification & Attachment Services: Guiding families through delicate transitions, working to repair trust, rebuild emotional connections, and create safe, stable environments.
  
• Substance Use & Recovery Support: Utilizing specialized SAC-IT training to support adults and adolescents navigating addiction, recovery, and related life challenges.
  
• Adolescent & Family Systems Care: Helping youth and caregivers navigate developmental milestones, emotional struggles, and systemic stress together.
  

Therapeutic & Professional Approach
Johana believes that effective support begins with cultural humility, active listening, and genuine human connection. By combining her human services background, social work training, and broad life experience, she creates an inclusive, judgment-free space where adults, teens, and families feel seen, understood, and empowered to create lasting positive change.

Outside the Clinic
Away from her studies and clinical work, Johana loves discovering new cultures through travel and cherishing quality time with her family.