Hoi, ik ben Marieke Johnson

Wie ben ik?

Providing coaching/counseling in English for youth and young adults - online.
Psychotherapeut met ruime ervaring ter ondersteuning van kinderen, jeugd, en gezinnen

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have over 18 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and families through a variety of mental health programs. These programs include youth peer support, mental health advocacy, High-Fidelity Wraparound team planning, post-adoption family therapy and outpatient therapy. I earned a Masters of Science in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2015, with a specialization in Trauma Informed Counseling. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.

Growing up with both American and Dutch roots, I hope to utilize my experience to support other internationals living abroad. I describe myself as an “eclectic” style coach and counselor meaning that I use activities and interventions from a variety of theories like Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), or Family Systems therapy. It has been my experience that we can reach our goals when we pay attention to our thinking patterns and the ways we react in relation to our thoughts. I do not believe that any one kind of coaching fits all - your coaching will be tailored to fit what works best for you!

Goals of Expath Coaching
-Build resilience
-Grow positive communication skills
-Identify strengths in yourself and others

Hoe kan ik je helpen?

Specializing in work with English speaking youth and young adults, but available to work with any age. Focus on cultural transition, stress management, and issues unique to expats and internationals living and working in the Netherlands. All coaching provided virtually via online platforms.

University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science Psychology
Carlow University - Master of Professional Counseling