David Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
David Johnson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing care at Johnson Psychiatry PC in Brooklyn, NY. He works with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health conditions, offering a structured and individualized approach to treatment. His work is focused on helping patients better understand their symptoms, build effective coping strategies, and improve overall daily functioning.
Background and Credentials
David earned his undergraduate degree in nursing from New York University and completed his graduate training as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Hunter College Bellevue School of Nursing in 2022. He has been in practice for four years and holds board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focus Brief Therapy (SFBT) is practical, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that helps clients identify strengths and build solutions, rather than analyze problems. SFBT been effective accomplishing patient’s goals and gaining rapport with clients.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
David has helped many anxious clients obtain mindfulness tools to help control their anxiety. Mindfulness therapy helps clients develop present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, and nonjudgmental observation of their internal experience. It is helpful with all types of psychiatric disorders.
Psychoeducation
David is well-versed and experienced with many psychiatric disorders. He can provide psychoeducation and medication management to help improve your specific psychiatric disorders.
Clinical Approach
David provides patient-centered care grounded in evidence-based practices. Treatment may include a combination of medication management, individual psychotherapy, and neuropsychological testing for ADHD when appropriate. His approach incorporates solution-focused and mindfulness-based techniques, helping patients develop practical strategies that can be applied in daily life.
Care is tailored to each individual, with ongoing adjustments based on progress and response to treatment. He emphasizes collaboration throughout the process, ensuring that patients feel informed and confident in their care decisions.
Biggest Strengths
David’s strengths lie in creating a calm, supportive space where clients feel heard and respected. He focuses on your strengths—not just your symptoms—and asks purposeful, empowering questions that help you move toward your goals. He combines solution-focused therapy with thoughtful, evidence-based medication management, ensuring each session is collaborative, efficient, and future-oriented.
What to Expect From Your First Session:
Your first meeting will be a comfortable, judgment-free conversation where we get to know each other and identify what’s most important to you. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance—just come as you are. Together, we’ll take things one step at a time, focusing on solutions that can make a real difference in your daily life.
Who He Works With
David is best suited to work with individuals who are ready to take an active role in their mental health journey. This includes those navigating anxiety, depression, attention-deficit, mood-related, or trauma-related concerns; feeling stuck or burnt out; or exploring both medication and holistic approaches to healing. Together, we’ll focus on building resilience, emotional regulation, and lasting tools for improved well-being.
Get Started with Care in Brooklyn, NY
Johnson Psychiatry PC provides care in New York and Pennsylvania, with telehealth services available. Call (917) 268-0881 to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward improved mental well-being.