Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson

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Get to know Psychologist Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson, who serves patients in Michigan.

Being an exceptional psychologist, Dr. Johnson, affectionately known as Dr. Brandi, is a remarkable and multi-faceted individual who has made significant contributions to the field of psychology and mental health. Her areas of expertise include individual and group therapy, training and supervision, organizational consultation, program development, and public speaking. Also, her specialties include identity development, socioemotional development, intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, familial systems, and social justice.

As the owner of The Diane Morgan Group, she offers therapy and consulting services specializing in intergenerational family and racial/cultural trauma. Her firm provides therapeutic retreats and culturally responsive consultation to individuals, academic institutions, corporations, and the nonprofit sector. She is also the Founder/CEO of Future 4 Teens (F4T), a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming youth mental health services through customized and affordable therapeutic experiences.

Before embarking on her professional journey, Dr. Johnson went to Clark Atlanta University for her undergraduate degree, followed by master’s and doctoral degrees in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. She is a recognized expert, having been featured in various media outlets, including TVOne’s For My Man, BAM! Radio, and MetroParent magazine. She is also a respected author for BlackDoctor.org.

As for her academic appointment, the doctor serves as an Assistant Professor/Director of Clinical Training at Wayne State University’s Counseling Psychology program, where she molds and guides the next generation of mental health providers. 

Furthermore, her dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the field of psychology led to her being recognized as an Emerging Diversity Scholar by the University of Michigan and accepting an invitation to serve as Member-at-Large for the American Psychological Association’s Society for the Psychological Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture (Division 45).

What sets Dr. Johnson apart is her wealth of experience across various settings, including K-12 public schools, non-profit organizations, long-term care facilities, colleges, universities, and community mental health programs. Her dynamic career path includes roles as the Director of Clinical Training and clinical supervisor, contributing to the development of culturally competent clinicians.

One of her notable achievements is her presidency of the Michigan Psychological Association Foundation, where her leadership has helped advance the field of psychology and support those in need. Additionally, her involvement as a board member of The Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race within the American Psychological Association reflects her dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity in psychology.

Psychology is the science of behavior and mind. It includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope. Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat the psychological problems and behavioral dysfunctions resulting from, or related to, physical and mental health. In addition, they play a major role in the promotion of healthy behavior, preventing diseases and improving patients’ quality of life.

On a more personal note, Dr. Johnson finds joy in her family life, being married to Dr. Joe Johnson and raising their two sons, Joe and Carter.

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