Heather Johnson, LISW, is the Director of Training Services for Think:Kids. She contributes to the program’s strategy and leadership, oversees the quality of our training services, and leads our training team. Before her current role, Heather supported organizations and schools in learning and implementing Collaborative Problem Solving as a Think:Kids Trainer and Consultant. Heather has been practicing Collaborative Problem Solving professionally since 2009, becoming Certified in 2013.
Prior to her positions with Think:Kids, Heather began her career in Early Intervention, providing support and education to families parenting young children with special needs. After earning her Master’s in Social Work, Heather was a Behavior Specialist in the McMinnville, Oregon, public school district. In this role, Heather provided support and intervention to students with social, emotional, and behavior-related disabilities. She also delivered professional development to school staff to support their understanding of the needs of this population and trauma-informed practices in schools.
In addition to her work with Think:Kids, Heather maintains an outpatient private practice incorporating animal-assisted therapy (equine therapy) for children, teens, and their families.
Heather earned her BS in Human Development from Wheelock College with a concentration in Early Childhood Special Education. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. She is Licensed in Social Work in the state of Oregon.
