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Josie Mansergh-Johnson, MHC-LP(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit, MHC-LP
New York
Alcohol use disorder & addiction- Depression-Family issues-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-Entrepreneur mental health-Shame-
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Professional statement

Josie specializes in supporting individuals navigating childhood trauma, chronic shame, substance use and other addictive behaviors, and long-term recovery. Deeply committed to breaking intergenerational cycles, she provides specialized, trauma-informed care and family of origin work for adults, families, and minors aged 10 and up who have been impacted by parental substance use disorders.

Her therapeutic approach is heavily rooted in a Jungian, 'Embodied Scholar-Practitioner' framework, blending heart-led empathy with advanced clinical evidence. Integrating a decade of training across the US and UK, Josie balances abstinence and harm-reduction models to help clients understand the neurobiological roots of trauma and find sustainable healing.

Josie brings over eight years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and school-based settings, including extensive work with the Hazelden Betty Ford Child and Family Services and the UK charity Place2Be. A PhD student at Pace University where she is formally researching intergenerational trauma in addiction and an American Counseling Association Subject Matter Expert, she also serves as graduate faculty instructing on human development and integrated recovery for the next generation of addiction counselors at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School.

Josie sees clients virtually and in-person in Soho.


Message to clients

Finding a therapist who truly "gets it" is the most important step in your healing. I offer a space entirely free of stigma or judgment, a safe container where you can feel free to excavate the deeper feelings, problems or secrets that are harder to voice. I am here to walk alongside you through the hard seasons of your life so that you can feel less alone and re-connect with yourself.

Whether we are navigating childhood trauma, addictive behaviors, or Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) dynamics, our work looks at the whole picture. Through a Jungian lens, we will intentionally explore the shadow and the unconscious to foster a deeper connection to your true Self. To ground this depth work, I weave in practical, evidence-based approaches: including DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and sensorimotor tools—so you leave sessions with both profound insight and concrete skills.

If you are a parent seeking support for your child (ages 10+), my approach is child-led and developmentally amended - combining a child-led psychodynamic approach with child and adolescent DBT and adjunct parent coaching so healing happens collectively at home. It can include age-appropriate education on addiction.

If you love someone with a substance use disorder and you are navigating active addiction or recovery, this is your dedicated space to untangle your relationship, improve boundary and communication skills and find yourself again. I integrate a direct, strengths-based coaching style with identifying deeper psychological or emotional blocks to help you along your journey.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 5 years


Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School , Masters in Counseling: Addiction Specialty, 2024
London South Bank University,UK, Post Graduate Diploma in Addiction Psychology and Counseling, 2021
Place 2 Be, UK, Level 3 Certificate for Working with Children in Schools , 2019
Foundation Certificate in Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counseling Skills, Foundation Certificate, 2018

Licensure

New York: P138843

Languages

English

Specialties

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect

Entrepreneur mental health - Processing through the emotional highs and lows of running a business; learning about one’s values and exploring how these values impact the decisions that one makes for the business

Shame - Exploring how shame shows up in one’s life and the origins of this shame, especially in specific situations or environments; processing through this shame and developing an empowerment to feel less ashamed in daily life




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Josie Mansergh-Johnson is not in-network with any insurances.

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Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$250 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $250

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