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My name is Michelle Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe in the person centered approach, and believe that everyone is the author of their lives, and they should be able to make their own choices without fear of judgment from others. My area of focus is anxiety, depression, abuse and neglect, substance abuse issues, grief, relationship issues, parent child conflict, legal issues, trauma, domestic violence victims and perpetrators, infidelity, mid life transitions, and immediate crisis.
My approach
My therapeutic approaches to therapy that I utilized is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Person Centered Narrative Therapeutic approach Solution Focus Therapeutic approach Reality Therapy Motivational Interviewing Existential Therapeutic approach. Reflection and Processing Questions Strength Based approach Humanistic Therapeutic approach
My focus
I work with adolescents 14 and up, couples, family, and adults. I feel most comfortable with working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, abuse, and crisis situations, parent child conflict, and legal issues.
My communication style
My tone is calm, and I believe in creating a safe place for clients to discuss their issues. Previous and current clients always say that I'm a good listener, patient, and I meet people where they are and I go at the pace of the client.
My journey to mental healthcare
I worked in the field as a caseworker, caseworker supervisor, and family advocacy, and through my work in child welfare; I was always concerned why the individuals had struggles with their life journeys which led them to unhealthy decision making skills. I always wanted to help people explore their path in life by addressing their past issues that is enabling them from moving forward.
My goals for you
First, I ask the clients what would they want to work on in therapy, and involve them in the goal setting process.
My first session with you
The first session is going over disclosures, confidentiality, cancellation and missed appts, information on how tele-health visits work, and find out what the client is looking to address in therapy.
