Lesli Johnson's guest appearances

Lesli Johnson

Talking Therapy Podcast

The Overcoming Odds Podcast

Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges

Adoption: The Long View Podcast

Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption Issues

Anne Heffron

BJ Miller

Adam Hill

Susan Johnson

Mark Goulston

Ashley Mitchell

Jenna Ushkowitz

Brian Kelly

Matthew Dicks

Luke Tyburski

Amy Edwards

Michael Barnett

Emily Melious

Jen Bricker

John Martin

OwlTail

Lesli Johnson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she is also a Coach specializing in adoption related issues. As an adoptee, her personal experience allows her to connect with our community. Lesli is a certified EMDR therapist trained in Brainspotting and the Trauma Resiliency Model.  This episode tenderly addresses the wounds of adoption. Lesli has made it her life's work to help those who suffer.https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/

Lesli Johnson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she is also a Coach specializing in adoption related issues. As an adoptee, her personal experience allows her to connect with our community. Lesli is a certified EMDR therapist trained in Brainspotting and the Trauma Resiliency Model.  This episode tenderly addresses the wounds of adoption. Lesli has made it her life's work to help those who suffer.<a href="https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/</a>

Ep22: Lesli Johnson

Lesli Johnson, MFT joins us to discuss clinical issues around adoption. She brings her own personal perspective as someone who is adopted as well as a caring and passionate clinical approach to this subject. She discusses a concept known as the Ghost Kingdom and the challenges and trauma adoptees and adoptive parents face. Not many people specialize in this work but it touches almost everyone - therapist or not. Definitely a great listen. This episode is exclusively sponsored by Ben Caldwell Labs, creating a more effective, more empowered generation of psychotherapists. Check them out at www.bencaldwelllabs.com

Lesli Johnson, MFT joins us to discuss clinical issues around adoption. She brings her own personal perspective as someone who is adopted as well as a caring and passionate clinical approach to this subject. She discusses a concept known as the Ghost Kingdom and the challenges and trauma adoptees and adoptive parents face. Not many people specialize in this work but it touches almost everyone - therapist or not. Definitely a great listen. This episode is exclusively sponsored by Ben Caldwell Labs, creating a more effective, more empowered generation of psychotherapists. Check them out at <a href="http://www.bencaldwelllabs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bencaldwelllabs.com</a>

Talking Therapy Ep. 35 Working with Adoption with Lesli Johnson MFT

It took her years to figure it out. Her life was consumed by anxiety and relationship issues. As many of us know, our personal experiences often dictate the actions we take in life. For Lesli Johnson, it was no different. She was adopted at a time when parents were advised to tell as few people as possible about their adoptions. But, this way of doing things raised more questions than answers.One question raised after she saw several therapists in college, was why none of them were able to help her. It may have had something to do with the fact that none of them ever asked her if she had been adopted, therefore never had a chance to deduce that separation trauma played a primary role in Lesli’s anxiety. She said, “’Were you adopted?’ should be asked on all medical forms.” It’s a question that appears simple on the outside, but remains truly complex and in dire need of attention when more closely examined.It’s a question that helped determine her mission in life: To help other adoptees and foster youth process their trauma.I asked, “Do you have any advice for others who are going through similar issues?” She said, “First, recognize that it may be related to your early trauma. Then, seek help, whether it’s therapeutic help, educating yourself about the nervous system or sharing your story with someone.” Leslie has had an incredible impact on adopted teens, as well as adoptive parents through her therapeutic work as well as her work in support groups such as AdoptCONNECT and Teen AdoptCONNECT. Both groups give participants the opportunity to relate to one another and realize that they are far from alone in any adoption-related struggle.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:On healing: Acknowledge that it may be due to separation and transitionsOn adoption: “Were you adopted?” A question that should be asked on all medical formsOn community: Unite yourself with people who have shared the same experiences

It took her years to figure it out. Her life was consumed by anxiety and relationship issues. As many of us know, our personal experiences often dictate the actions we take in life. For Lesli Johnson, it was no different. She was adopted at a time when parents were advised to tell as few people as possible about their adoptions. But, this way of doing things raised more questions than answers. One question raised after she saw several therapists in college, was why none of them were able to help her. It may have had something to do with the fact that none of them ever asked her if she had been adopted, therefore never had a chance to deduce that separation trauma played a primary role in Lesli’s anxiety. She said, “’Were you adopted?’ should be asked on all medical forms.” It’s a question that appears simple on the outside, but remains truly complex and in dire need of attention when more closely examined. It’s a question that helped determine her mission in life: To help other adoptees and foster youth process their trauma. I asked, “Do you have any advice for others who are going through similar issues?” She said, “First, recognize that it may be related to your early trauma. Then, seek help, whether it’s therapeutic help, educating yourself about the nervous system or sharing your story with someone.” Leslie has had an incredible impact on adopted teens, as well as adoptive parents through her therapeutic work as well as her work in support groups such as AdoptCONNECT and Teen AdoptCONNECT. Both groups give participants the opportunity to relate to one another and realize that they are far from alone in any adoption-related struggle. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: On healing: Acknowledge that it may be due to separation and transitions On adoption: “Were you adopted?” A question that should be asked on all medical forms On community: Unite yourself with people who have shared the same experiences

"Were You Adopted?" | Lesli Johnson