Dr. Carrie Johansson
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Denver, Colorado
Dr. Carrie Johansson, The Sensible Psychologist, is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and author of Self Help on the Go, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and resilience building.
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Dr. Carrie Johansson, known as The Sensible Psychologist, is a licensed psychologist with over 24 years of clinical practice experience in Denver, Colorado. She holds a doctoral degree (PsyD) from the University of Northern Colorado, graduating in 2001, and is licensed in both Colorado (PSY-2710) and Montana (PSY-LIC-5080).
After 20+ years running her private therapy practice at Colorado Therapy Care, PC, Dr. Johansson transitioned to a public-facing speaking career to reach broader audiences. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, and life transitions using brain-based, proven treatments including EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Her work is grounded in four foundational concepts: Hope, Choice, Joy, and Forward Movement. Dr. Johansson is the author of Self Help on the Go: Because You Are Not Broken, But Life Gets Tricky Sometimes, which compiles 99 practical tips and tactics for creating an enjoyable life. The book reflects her core message that people have more power than they realize to create lives they enjoy, rather than feeling like victims of circumstance.
An avid hiker who completed 275 miles of hiking in 2023 alone, Dr. Johansson brings energy and practical wisdom to her speaking engagements and therapeutic work.
Books by Dr. Carrie Johansson
Episodes
2 appearancesApril 27, 2023
From Victim to Creator: Personal Responsibility and Individual Rights
Colorado Politics & Policy
Dr. Carrie Johansson, Dave Walden. April 27, 2023.
“Trust in yourself and trust in others is the difference between the two triangles.”
“You really shouldn't be controlling other people, you should be controlling yourself.”
March 13, 2023
Climate Reality Check and Building Mental Resilience
Climate Policy & "Green" Mandates
Carrie Johansson, Walt Johnson. March 13, 2023.
“Resilience is that notion that you can bounce back after something hard happens. Anxiety will tell you that you shouldn't or you can't. And resilience will say, like, I've got this. So resilience is the opposite of being in victim mode.”
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