Karen Johnson, M.A., LMHC, CCTP, CCATP-CA

Director of Mental Health Services
Trinity Church/Peacemaker Family Center

Ms. Johnson is the child of Jamaican immigrants and has dedicated 17 years to providing behavioral health treatment. She serves refugees and migrants throughout the Caribbean diaspora, including individuals and families from Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana.

Through her professional work and church involvement, Ms. Johnson supports immigrant communities as they navigate assimilation, cultural differences, bias, and a range of unique challenges. She works with refugees and migrants entering the United States for diverse reasons such as escaping political turmoil, economic hardship, natural disasters like hurricanes and tropical storms, and those migrating for family reunification.

Based in Miami, Florida, Ms. Johnson has extensive experience in community mental health service delivery, substance use disorders, human trafficking, child abuse, and crisis intervention services. Her work reflects a deep commitment to cultural understanding, trauma-informed care, and empowering Caribbean immigrant communities.