Publications:14
Mount Sinai DoctorsBrandon D Johnson, MD
Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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About Me
Brandon Johnson, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Associate Training Director – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Director – Faculty Practice Associates Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and West Hospitals
Dr. Johnson provides individual psychotherapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults in his faculty practice. He treats a variety of diagnoses, including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, gender dysphoria, and substance use disorders. Dr. Johnson is certified to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorders. Dr. Johnson provides a diverse range of psychotherapies based on client need, including supportive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and skills associated with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Dr. Johnson has interests in clinical education, individual and group psychotherapy, pediatric psychopharmacology, and collaborative care. In addition, Dr. Johnson has expertise in the evaluation and treatment of transgender and gender non-conforming youth. He has given several presentations and is published in this area. He most recently was the first author on an article published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America entitled, “Risk versus Resiliency: Addressing Depression in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth.” Dr. Johnson is a member of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues Committee (SOGIIC) of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), whose mission is to promote awareness and expand clinical competency in working with LGBTQ youth.
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
About Me
Brandon Johnson, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Associate Training Director – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Director – Faculty Practice Associates Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and West Hospitals
Dr. Johnson provides individual psychotherapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults in his faculty practice. He treats a variety of diagnoses, including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, gender dysphoria, and substance use disorders. Dr. Johnson is certified to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorders. Dr. Johnson provides a diverse range of psychotherapies based on client need, including supportive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and skills associated with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Dr. Johnson has interests in clinical education, individual and group psychotherapy, pediatric psychopharmacology, and collaborative care. In addition, Dr. Johnson has expertise in the evaluation and treatment of transgender and gender non-conforming youth. He has given several presentations and is published in this area. He most recently was the first author on an article published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America entitled, “Risk versus Resiliency: Addressing Depression in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth.” Dr. Johnson is a member of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues Committee (SOGIIC) of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), whose mission is to promote awareness and expand clinical competency in working with LGBTQ youth.
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Behavioral Therapy
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Services
- Mental Health Services
- Opioid Maintenance Therapy (Suboxone/Buprenorphine Treatment)
- Psychotherapy
Education
MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency, Psychiatry
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Residency, Psychiatry
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship, Psychiatry & Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Fellowship, Psychiatry & Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
Insurance Information
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Understanding the Social Drivers for LGBTQIA+ Youth Suicide. Chelsea Cosner, Brianna Dubose, Tripti Soni, Brandon J. Johnson, Naomi A. Schapiro. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
- Supporting Transgender Youth Across Psychosocial Systems. Brandon Johnson, Nathalie Szilagyi. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
- CARES: an innovative approach to treating adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Shilpa R. Taufique, Rachel E. Weller, Brandon Johnson, Jennifer Herring. Children's Health Care
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Johnson during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting or Other Professional Services Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership
- Covington and Burling
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Johnson during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting or Other Professional Services Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership
- Covington and Burling
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.