Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Colm Johnston is a licensed clinical psychologist. He began his academic, research, and clinical in career in England before moving to the DMV area and training at esteemed universities such as Georgetown University and American University.
Dr. Johnston endeavors to create a ‘safe yet brave’ space for clients from all walks and ages of life. Dr. Johnston specializes in the assessment and treatment of neuropsychological disorders, including ADHD, ASD, and Alzheimer’s dementia, as well as mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Dr. Johnston frequently works with college students, young adults, and mid-life professionals across the DC area, to help navigate these concerns and the unique stressors of the DMV.
Dr. Johnston uses a person-centered, trauma-informed integrative approach to best fit his client’s needs, often utilizing techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT and psychodynamic approaches. Dr. Johnston has also published research with the NIH as relates to social media, video games, and adolescent brain development.Finally, Dr. Johnston has a passion for training and supervising the next generation of psychologists. He has experience in creating training resources, direct supervision, and engages in ongoing advocacy for trainee’s personal and professional development.