Jaclyn Johnson

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) & Mindfulness Practitioner

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Mindful Schools Facilitator based in Bellingham, Washington, where I support children and families through therapy and school-based mindfulness practices. For over 17 years, I have worked with youth across a range of settings, including residential treatment, foster care and reunification services, in-home support, and private practice. Over the past decade, my work has focused on school-based mental health, where I collaborate with educators and caregivers to support children in developing emotional awareness and regulation.

My picture book, EAGLE EYES, was inspired directly by this work with students. It is the first in the Mindful Trail series, a collection of character-driven stories that introduce simple, playful mindfulness tools for children. I have additional titles in development, each centered around a different child-friendly practice.

I also created The Mindful Trail as a space to share accessible, real-world strategies for supporting children’s emotional well-being.

Originally drawn to the Pacific Northwest in 2022, I now incorporate its natural landscape into my stories, grounding mindfulness practices in a setting that invites curiosity, attention, and connection.