MIA JOHNSON, PhD
210-772-2700
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Distinguished forensic family systems professional and expert witness
with over 30 years of experience
providing evidence-based, child-centered interventions in high-conflict
family law matters.
Extensively qualified to serve the courts
as a Guardian ad Litem,
Custody Evaluator, and
Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator.
Recognized for conducting thorough, legally defensible forensic investigations, comprehensive custody evaluations,
and structured reunification interventions.
Combines a deep mastery
of Texas Family Code requirements
with an advanced psychological framework (Neuroscience,
Family Systems, and Neurolinguistics)
to deliver objective, highly structured recommendations and litigation support that promote case stability and serve the best interests of the child.
CORE AREAS OF COURT
& LITIGATION EXPERTISE
Forensic Investigations
& Custody Evaluations:
Income-based and
private evaluations;
comprehensive
diagnostic reporting;
forensic peer reviews;
statutory compliance.
Court-Appointed
Neutral Services:
Guardian ad Litem representation; Parenting Facilitation and Coordination under Texas Family Code guidelines.
Litigation Support &
Pre-Trial Consulting:
Case organization, evidence analysis,
and strategic development
for family law attorneys.
Expert Witness Testimony:
Fact-finding, expert evaluations,
and professional testimony
in family court proceedings.
Conflict Regulation &
Behavioral Compliance:
Court-ordered anger management; communication discipline;
crisis management.
BOARD LICENSURE & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) |
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
(Licenses #12890 & #3377)
Nationally Certified Child Custody Evaluator (NCCE)
Nationally Certified Parenting Coordinator / Parenting Facilitator (NPCC)
Forensic Investigator, Interviewer,
and Expert Witness Designation
Nationally Certified Mediator |
Texas Association of Mediators
Nationally Certified Divorce Strategist
ICF-Certified Coach
(Specializations: High-Conflict Relationships, Parenting, and
Anger Management)
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
& EMDR Practitioner
(Trauma-Informed Care)
SELECTED APPOINTMENTS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Forensic Practice
& Strategic Legal Consulting
Director / Family Systems Expert
1995–Present
Provide objective,
forensic-level evaluations
and child-centered
investigative reporting
for use in contested
custody disputes and litigation.
Serve as a court-appointed
or mutually agreed-upon
Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator
to manage high-conflict
co-parenting dynamics,
reduce litigation frequency,
and enforce court orders.
Conduct specialized
Family Reunification interventions,
establishing milestones,
monitoring safety parameters,
and guiding high-conflict families
toward structured settlement paths.
Provide comprehensive litigation support
to family law attorneys,
including meticulous
pre-trial case organization,
behavioral analysis of parties,
and targeted deposition/cross-examination strategy.
Deliver qualified
Expert Witness Testimony
regarding Family Systems,
Parent/Co-Parent dynamics;
in family court jurisdictions,
translating complex trauma,
neurolinguistic patterns,
and family dynamics
into clear, actionable findings
for Judges and litigators.
Execute court-ordered
anger management and
compliance-focused
behavioral interventions
to cultivate communication discipline
and conflict reduction
under legal pressure.
Bexar County Domestic Relations Office
Contract Custody Evaluator & Peer Reviewer | 2023–Present
Appointed to conduct income-based forensic custody evaluations
for families navigating
complex custody disputes
and court-mandated mediation.
Perform meticulous
forensic peer reviews
of structural case histories to identify systemic patterns,
evaluate risks,
and safeguard child welfare.
Deliver objective, trier-of-fact evidence
and formal documentation
to support judicial determinations
regarding conservatorship,
possession, and access.
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS)
Contractor – Forensic Systems
& Family Services
* Retained to provide specialized
forensic investigations,
expert witness services,
and clinical assessments for cases involving foster care, adoption,
and high-stakes family reunification.
Prior Social Services Leadership:
Municipal Welfare Director
Jefferson Township,
New Jersey
(Directed municipal social service programs
and coordinated community resources)
Employment Counselor & Case Manager | Texas Department of Human Services – Education & Employment Division (Navigated systemic legal
and socioeconomic challenges
for vulnerable populations)
Campbell-Griffin Residential
Treatment Center
Dedicated and licensed
Psychotherapist
with over 30 years of experience
specializing in evidence-based,
child-centered interventions for adolescents aged 12–17
navigating severe behavioral challenges
and complex trauma.
Expert in utilizing structured
reparenting strategies, family systems theory,
and behavioral regulation techniques
to restore emotional safety
and case stability.
Proven track record
of collaborating with families,
schools, and multidisciplinary
teams to deliver highly structured, individualized care
that fosters long-term behavioral compliance and psychological healing.
EDUCATION
PhD in Philosophy, Jungian Psychology, Neuroscience, and Epistemology | 2023
Master of Science in Philosophy and Jungian Psychology | 2022
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Family Systems, and Jungian Analysis | 1993
Additional Graduate Studies: Neurolinguistics, Philosophy,
and Real Estate
Bachelor’s Degrees in History,
Social Science, and Philosophy | 1990
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of Family
and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
alumni
Collaborative Divorce (Texas) alumni
National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP) alumni
National Association of Mediators
& Texas Association of Mediators
alumni
National Board
for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
alumni
International Coaching Federation (ICF) alumni