Johanna Soto, LCSW

Johanna Soto, LCSW has diverse work experience in the field of social work. Johanna is currently working as a Bilingual School Social Worker at Boston Public Schools starting in 2022. Prior to this, they were an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician at The Dimock Center from 2021 to the present. In this role, they provided diagnostic evaluations, individual and group therapy, case management, and documentation of clinical work.

From 2016 to 2021, Johanna worked at Action for Boston Community Development, Inc., where they served as a Program Manager and a Case Manager. As a Program Manager, they developed and implemented activities for Out School Youth, coordinated job placements, and facilitated post-program placements. In their role as a Case Manager, they collaborated with job developers and employers, provided intake and assessments, and offered counseling and supervision to program participants.

Johanna also gained experience as a Clinical Intern at Boston Trauma Response from 2020 to 2021. Here, they provided direct client services, facilitated support groups for survivors of violence, and responded to emergencies on a 24/7 support line. Additionally, they worked as a Clinical Social Work Intern at Mothers for Justice & Equality from 2019 to 2020. In this role, they provided counseling, facilitated clinical support groups, and offered case management to program participants.

Overall, Johanna Soto has a strong background in social work, with experience in various settings and roles focused on providing therapy, case management, and support to individuals and communities.

Johanna Soto, LCSW completed their Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Simmons University from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, they pursued their Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Lasell University from 2012 to 2016, specializing in Child & Adolescence Studies, Diversion Inclusion, and Youth & Crime.