Mrs. Indria Savoy-Johnson LICSW

I grew up in a family where unmanaged mental illness existed. This grew my curiosity in human behavior and neurodivergent brain functioning. My passion to learn, motivated me to pursue advanced studies. Now, I am able to engage in what I like to call "heartwork" every single day supporting communities and families similar to the one in which I grew up.

I enjoy finding your strengths and building upon them through our collaborative work together. I pride myself on being down to earth and relaxed yet professional. I understand that it can be uncomfortable, baring your soul to a stranger. Therefore, through natural development of trust and rapport building, I believe that we will be able to freely engage about sensitive areas that are causing you emotional strife.

Attached by Amir Levine, Rachel Heller This book does a fine job at breaking down how childhood attachment directly influences the attachment we seek and attract in adulthood.

• District Of Columbia, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LC50083003
• Florida, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, TPSW3234
• Virginia, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, 0904012235

I am a graduate of Virginia Union University with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and I later went on to receive my Master's degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from Howard University. Throughout my studies, my practicum experience consisted of working with the Maryland Truancy Court Reduction Program and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. I received post-graduate, intensive training at the Immigration Evaluation Training Center in the area of extreme hardship waivers, domestic violence (VAWA) & asylum immigration evaluations in Virginia and Washington, DC. Thereafter, I later went on to work in a variety of settings that have afforded me the opportunity to diversify my work and skill set with different populations and individual needs. This includes addiction, foster care & adoption, community support and residential treatment. My experience has afforded me the opportunity to learn from and support individuals who struggle with everyday life stressors, those that are impacted by mild, moderate, severe and chronic mental illness. My background includes adolescents, young adults, adults, and geriatrics who are struggling with mental health challenges. In 2017 I began working in leadership at Gateway Homes, Inc. where I gained expertise with serving individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. My practice opened in 2020 and I continue to provide direct services to individuals in the community who are struggling with different social, emotional and behavioral issues that are causing discomfort. Currently, I provide virtual psychotherapy and immigration services through a secure platform to individuals who reside in Virginia, Washington, DC abd Florida. I collaborate with individuals, couples, families, attorneys and interpreters to support and array of client challenges.