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Estefana Johnson, LCSW, is a pioneering clinician and thought leader in the field of therapy. As a key developer of Critical Memory Integration (CMI), she has played an instrumental role…
Julia BaldwinAugust 7, 2025
Estefana Johnson, LCSW, discusses a mission to reshape how we view mental health—emphasizing mental wellness and normalizing the human experience. Drawing from her background as a first-generation Mexican-American, she reflects…
Julia BaldwinAugust 7, 2025
In this conversation, Estefana Johnson, LCSW and Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW (host) delve into the complexities of trauma and the innovative therapeutic approach known as Critical Memory Integration (CMI).…
Julia BaldwinAugust 7, 2025
In this episode, trauma specialist Estefana Johnson, LCSW, introduces CMI—a powerful, client-driven method designed to help you uncover the root of limiting beliefs, release emotional burdens, and rewrite your internal…
Julia BaldwinJuly 23, 2025
In this powerful episode of Soldier Stories, Dr. Brian Livesay—a veteran, clinical psychologist, and Director of Clinical Research for CMI™—discusses how Critical Memory Integration is helping veterans heal from trauma…
IT BMPJuly 16, 2025
In this episode of the Veterans Outlook podcast, Dr. Brian Livesay, CMI's Director of Clinical Research, clinical psychologist, and advocate for veteran mental health, shares how Critical Memory Integration (CMI™)…
IT BMPJuly 16, 2025
In this episode, ARISE Alliance’s Director of Clinical Training, Estefana Johnson, LCSW, introduces Critical Memory Integration (CMI™), a trauma-informed modality that’s changing the way providers support healing. Listen as Estefana…
IT BMPJuly 16, 2025
In this recorded YouTube Live conversation, CMI™ Director of Clinical Training, Estefana Johnson, LCSW had the pleasure of sitting down with podcaster Ron Duff of INsights & Straight Talk to explore…
IT BMPJuly 11, 2025
In this podcast episode, Estefana Johnson is introduced by host Richard Zwicky as she shares the foundational concepts behind Critical Memory Integration (CMI)—an integrative framework that supports healing by focusing…
IT BMPJuly 7, 2025
In this episode, Angie (host) and Estefana Johnson, LCSW (Director of Clinical Training at ARISE) dive deep into the layered and personal journey of healing from trauma. Our guests explore…
Julia BaldwinJune 16, 2025