I’m Charisse!

(Pronounced Cha-Reese)

Charisse Johns, MS, LPC, EMDR Certified, RYT-200

I am the owner and founder of Mind-Body Connection Therapy. I am so happy you have made it to this point in your search to find a therapist. I believe that you are your own best healer and I am just a guide to help you along this journey. It takes courage to pursue healing. This journey can be daunting, but liberation comes on the other side. I would be honored to walk alongside you through the ups, downs, challenges, and successes. You are not alone! To read more about my story, click the link here: https://voyagedallas.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-charisse-johns-of-mind-body-connection-therapy/

My Credentials and Counseling Background:

I have worked in the mental health field for over 9 years and have been doing clinical counseling since 2018. I have worked with a wide variety of populations and age ranges as well as all levels of care from inpatient hospital settings to outpatient settings.

I went to Dallas Baptist University where I got my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology and went to Texas Women’s University for my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas, EMDR certified (Eye Movement Desensitization), and am a Registered Yoga Teacher. Read more in the next section for a more detailed and comprehensive list of my qualifications.

The “why” behind my passion and what kind of therapist I am:

I lived a large majority of my life disconnected from my body due to my own traumas. I desire to provide for my clients, what so many others have provided for me - a safe space to heal and explore the Self at your own pace without judgment or an agenda. My clients that I see desire to heal from past traumas, breaking unhelpful and generational patterns, beliefs, and are desiring to learn how to connect and listen to their bodies. It is so brave!

According to my clients, I have heard that I am relatable, help people have brighter futures, “woo woo,” funny, attentive, accepting, and safe. Some of my personal and therapeutic values safety, curiosity, compassion, humor, and leading with my heart.

Lets get personal:

I am an animal, nature, plant, crystal lover and have always felt the most connected when I am in nature. I love all types of music and concerts, but especially EDM shows. I am pretty weird and sometimes socially awkward - small talk isn’t my thing, I identify as an empath and HSP, love traveling and exploring new places, have 3 dogs - Maya, Hannah, and Po. My soon to be husband and I like to travel, take our pups on walks, and find new restaurants in our city!

My Specialties:

  • Mind-Body Connection

  • Nervous system healing and attachment issues

  • Women’s Issues

  • Inner-child work and reparenting

  • Religious or Spiritual hurt

  • CPTSD/PTSD and Trauma

  • Deep feelers/HSP/Empaths/”Woo Woo”

  • Self-discovery

  • Life Transitions

  • Mindfulness and Self Awareness

Credentials, Memberships, Training, and Certifications

  • I received my Bachelor of Art’s in Psychology and Sociology in 2015 from Dallas Baptist University

  • I graduated with my Master’s of Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’s University in 2018.

  • I attended EMDR training through Rick Levinson in 2019-2020. This consists of 2 full weekends of training and 10 hours of group consultation.

  • Completion of 20.25 hours of educational videos on eating disorders for CEDS (Certified Eating Disorder Specialist) certification.

  • HIPAA and Texas Ethics training from Amanda Ellis in 2023. Amanda is Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) and serves on the TBLS Administrative Law Exam Commission.

  • I received my certification to utilize EMDR + IFS parts protocol by Kendhal Hart, PsyD, LPC-S, EMDRIA Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Trainer

  • Issued by International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals

    IAEDP Membership confirms a practitioner's dedication to the highest ethical standards, rigorous training accomplishments, continuing education, and personal growth.

  • I received my 200 hour yoga teacher training through Black Swan Yoga and am registered through Yoga Alliance.

  • I am EMDR Certified through EMDRIA. I have 2+ years using EMDR with clients, have obtained the required amount of continuing education, attended 20+ hours of consultation, have completed well over 200 EMDR sessions with at least 25+ clients, and have demonstrated my competency in the 8 phases of EMDR.

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