Sierra Raven Johnson, MD

Sierra Raven Johnson, MD is a dedicated psychiatrist who joined the HopeWay team in 2025.  Dr. Sierra Johnson is especially passionate about women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry. During her residency at the University of North Carolina, she co-created the Women’s Mental Health/Reproductive Psychiatry Track to expand training and clinical services for perinatal mood disorders through inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care. She has worked extensively with individuals of all ages in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Working With Dr. Sierra Johnson 

With a background in public health, Dr. Sierra Johnson is committed to advancing mental health equity. In 2023, she had an article published in the North Carolina Psychiatric Association Journal on women’s mental health, she has delivered keynote lectures on racism and health disparities and has led various community health education initiatives.

When working with clients, Dr. Sierra Johnson combines patient-centered care with an evidence-based approach. She understands there is no ‘one size fits all’ treatment plan and works with her clients to help them reach their unique treatment goals.

Dr. Sierra Johnson has been recognized with the Mental Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence Impact Award from the University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry, the John Richard Sosnowski, MD Award from the Medical University of South Carolina, and the Eugene C. Hunt ExCEL Award from the College of Charleston. At the end of residency, Dr. Sierra Johnson was awarded the Myron B. Liptzin, MD Award for Clinical Excellence. This prestigious award is presented each year to the graduating UNC Psychiatry resident who has demonstrated the most outstanding potential as a clinical and compassionate dedication to patient care.

Outside of work, Dr. Sierra Johnson enjoys traveling, baking, exercising, watching football and Formula One, and being outdoors with family and friends.

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