Advancing Healing and Justice Through Trauma-Informed Care

Elia Johnson, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience specializing in forensic social work. Her practice focuses on supporting individuals involved in the criminal legal system through trauma-informed evaluations, expert court testimony, and training for legal and mental health professionals.

Elia collaborates closely with criminal defense attorneys to develop comprehensive assessments that highlight clients’ histories, mental health needs, and the broader context of their lives. Her work is grounded in the belief that effective legal advocacy begins with a full understanding of each person’s story.

In addition to direct clinical work, Elia provides trainings on trauma-informed interviewing and best practices for working with justice-involved individuals and families. These offerings are tailored for both legal professionals—such as attorneys, paralegals, and investigators—and mental health providers seeking to deepen their understanding of the criminal legal system.

Elia Johnson, LCSW, offers trauma-informed therapy that integrates traditional talk therapy with yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. A certified 500-hour yoga teacher with over a decade of practice, Elia supports healing through a holistic, mind-body approach.