Engaging Communities of Color in Therapy With Technology
Therapy was once limited to “talk therapy” only, with little emphasis placed on outside tools or support. But using effective tools to address mental health concerns can make all the difference. It is critical for helping professionals to be equipped with a variety of tools when addressing the needs of diverse populations. We can no longer deny the impact that technology has on everyone. Technology can assist with expanding the ability to assist underserved populations, who would not otherwise have access to specialized services. Technology can serve as a bridge to connect various populations with the help that is needed. Often, therapists, social workers, and others in the helping fields shy away from technology. However, technology is here to stay, and this presentation will empower professionals to utilize technology while adhering to ethical guidelines. Participants will learn how to leverage technology in the therapy room with consideration for multicultural implications.
Participants will be able to:
- Identify two ways the use of technology impacts therapy with individuals of diverse cultures.
- Identify at least two evidence-based telemental health approaches that are effective with culturally diverse populations.
- Summarize two ways in which clients respond to the use of technology by therapists, social workers, and others in the helping professions.
Marquita Johnson, MDiv, NCC, BC-TMH, LPC, CPCS
Marquita Johnson is a graduate of Mercer University with a Master of Science in community counseling and a Master of Divinity with a concentration in pastoral counseling. Ms. Johnson received her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in psychology and sociology. Currently, Ms. Johnson is a second-year doctoral student in counselor education and supervision at Walden University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Board Certified–Telemental Health Provider, and Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor. In addition to those roles, Ms. Johnson serves as a graduate assistant at Walden University and is the learning community chair for Chi Sigma Iota. With over a decade of experience in mental health, Ms. Johnson most recently served as a college counselor at SCAD-Atlanta and Georgia State University, where she worked with millennials at various stages of life. Ms. Johnson has a private practice located in the heart of Atlanta, Millennial Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting. Her specialties include working with concerns including dating, divorce, step-families, and grief related to loss in relationships, and she especially enjoys her work with millennials.
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