Business Details
We have been practicing together since 1989, giving us over three decades of clinical experience. We both earned our PhDs after training at Columbia University and the University at Albany, ensuring rigorous academic foundations. Our predoctoral internships at the University at Buffalo equipped us with extensive supervised patient care. Dr. Susan Johnston focuses on adult women and couples, providing nuanced relational therapy. Dr. Frank Johnston treats adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, selfesteem issues, and also works with athletes, dancers, musicians, and highrisk professionals. He brings specialized expertise in play therapy, parent counseling, and careertalent development. Our practice offers secure telehealth sessions through Doxy.me, Zoom, FaceTime, and telephone, maintaining continuity during the pandemic.
We collaborate with child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrists and coordinate care with primary care providers for comprehensive treatment. Our research has been published on career development, optimal performance, and positive psychology, reinforcing our authority in the field. We adhere to the highest professional standards, providing evidencebased interventions and transparent billing handled by our administrative staff. Our commitment is to empower clients to quiet their minds, strengthen relationships, and build on personal strengths for lasting wellbeing.
We collaborate with child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrists and coordinate care with primary care providers for comprehensive treatment. Our research has been published on career development, optimal performance, and positive psychology, reinforcing our authority in the field. We adhere to the highest professional standards, providing evidencebased interventions and transparent billing handled by our administrative staff. Our commitment is to empower clients to quiet their minds, strengthen relationships, and build on personal strengths for lasting wellbeing.
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of joint practice since 1989.
- Our founders hold PhDs from Columbia and University at Albany.
- We offer secure video sessions via Doxy.me and Zoom.
- Our research includes career development and peak performance publishing.
- We coordinate care with psychiatrists and primary care providers.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
We provide oneonone psychotherapy tailored to adults coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, or selfesteem challenges. This service is designed for individuals seeking evidencebased strategies to improve mental health and daily functioning. Clients benefit from personalized treatment plans, flexible telehealth options, and our clinicians extensive training in clinical psychology.
Marriage Counseling
We offer marriage counseling that helps partners identify relational patterns and improve emotional communication. Couples experiencing conflict, trust issues, or life transitions are the primary audience for this service. Participants leave with practical tools for good fights, deeper empathy, and stronger relational resilience.
Career Development
We provide career and talent development counseling for professionals aiming to enhance performance and achieve peak potential. This service targets adults, including athletes, musicians, dancers, and highrisk occupations such as firefighters and surgeons. Clients gain evidencebased strategies for goal setting, positive psychology, and sustained motivation.
Play Therapy
We utilize play therapy to enter childrens perspective and address emotional difficulties through guided play. The service is intended for children and involves parents to reinforce constructive coping at home. Families experience clearer emotional labeling, improved communication, and actionable solutions for their childs concerns.
Performance Psychology
We specialize in performanceenhancing psychology for athletes, dancers, musicians, and highstress professionals. This service assists individuals seeking to optimize focus, flow, and resilience under pressure. Clients report measurable significant improvements in confidence, stress management, and achievement of personal performance goals.
