Johanna Strokoff, PhD
About Me
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist licensed in the state of Illinois. I also provide teletherapy throughout the country with my licensure through PsyPact. I received my PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Louisville, where I received specialized training in individual therapy and couple therapy. I completed my doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago Counseling Center working with both undergraduate and graduate students. Throughout my career, I have supervised therapists in training, taught adjunct courses and seminars on psychotherapy, and published research on psychotherapy and romantic relationships.
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My approach to therapy is insight oriented (also referred to as psychodynamic therapy) and emotion focused. I strongly believe that our emotions provide a road map toward happiness once understood fully, and I strive to help clients discover how their feelings, relationships, and desires all provide direction toward happier, more fulfilled lives. Further, I believe that processing past, meaningful experiences can empower us to have a better understanding of current selves and more control over our future.
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Please explore my website to learn about options to enhance your well-being.
My Professional Background
When it comes to your health and overall well-being, it’s important to have a good fit with your therapist. I would describe my approach as active and engaging, with the goal of clients feeling understood, supported, and guided in finding direction in their lives. I have extensive training in individual and couple therapy through intensive APA accredited graduate and post-graduate programs. Please see some examples of my clinical background below:
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Masters in Counseling Psychology at Towson University, Maryland
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PhD in Counseling Psychology at University of Louisville, Kentucky
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University of Louisville Relationships and Psychotherapy Research Laboratory specializing in on-going psychodynamic therapy and emotion-focused couple therapy.
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Doctoral Internship and Post Doctoral Fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois
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Completed L1 and L2 Gottman Trainings in Couple Therapy
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Couples Experiencing Commitment Uncertainty APA Instructional Video
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How to Tackle Your Wedding Planning Woes - Publication on Marriage.com
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Oppression in Couple and Family Therapy- Co-Author Publication for Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy
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Empathy in Couple and Family Therapy- Author of Publication for Encylcopedia of Couple and Family Therapy
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Men and Psychotherapy: Meta-Analysis, Empirical Case Study, and Theoretical Foundations- 1st Author for Publication in APA Handbook of Men and Masculinities