Ivy Johnson , MSW, LICSW
Clinical Program Manager
Ivy Johnson (she/her) is the Groups Coordinator and a Psychotherapist at Hamm Clinic. She received a bachelor’s degree in Family Social Science and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Ivy provides individual psychotherapy and group therapy to clients at Hamm, as well as coordinates the Group Therapy program. Ivy has extensive experience working with survivors of abuse, complex trauma, relational conflict, life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and ADHD.
Ivy believes that change and healing happen in relationships through collaboration, curiosity, compassion, and humility. She holds a non-judgmental and warm space for clients to share their stories as they feel ready. Ivy strives to cultivate a therapeutic space that fosters inclusivity and trust. She engages in continuous critical examination of her own identities and embraces a commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive work and social justice. Ivy believes that no one heals in isolation. She is incredibly passionate about group work and believes in the power of healing through community and shared experiences. Ivy has training in Narrative Exposure Therapy, Contemporary Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Asylum Assessment, and Trauma-Responsive interventions. Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and relational. She welcomes clients of all expressions of gender, sexuality, and cultural identities.
