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Hayley is a third year psychology trainee getting her doctor at in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. She is originally from Ludlow, Massachusetts and completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hayley received her master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Hayley completed her practicum at the Healthy Lifestyles Guided Self-Change clinic where she worked with substance use, tobacco cessation, sleep and insomnia concerns, and motivation. She is currently a practicum student at the Trauma Resolution and Integration Program. Hayley has been serving on the executive board of the Eating Disorder Awareness Association, first as Secretary and currently as Vice President. She also serves on the executive board of PsychEdge, a student led organization to promote advocacy, as the Public Relations chair. Hayley's clinical interests include eating disorders, trauma, and substance use. In her spare time, Hayley likes to cook, knit, and spend time with friends and family.

Key Gender Differences After Experiencing Sexual Violence
Sexual violence, defined by sexual harassment and sexual assault, are overly pertinent in today’s society. Harassment and assault are prevalent in all genders, but more so in those who identify as women. Sexual harassment or assault sadly take place everywhere, such as school or work environments. Although prominent, these incidents are still severely underreported. Few […]

Hayley N. Johnson, PsyD
May 23, 2021

Understanding Individuals with Stockholm Syndrome
Stockholm Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where a positive bond between the hostage(s) and the captor occurs. This bond may seem irrational due to the severity of the situation being endured by the hostage(s) (De Fabrique, Romano, et al., 2007; Namnyak et al., 2008; Obeid & Hallit, 2018). Stockholm Syndrome is difficult for experts to […]

Hayley N. Johnson, PsyD
April 25, 2021
