Michael Johnnson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

40 years experience

About Michael Johnnson

I have thirty five years of experience serving people with a variety of issues. I work comfortably with individuals, couples, and families of any age and ethnicity. I have advanced training experiences in Family-Systems Therapy, and Motivational Interview. When I am given the honor of serving someone, I will offer an approach that feels most comfortable, and is the most effective for that person. Your experience, history, and current issues should guide the work we do together. I can use a quick 'solutions' focus. However the depth, complexity, and confusion of your experience will guide the style and pace of our work. I am a 72 year old Christian man with the experiences of marriage, divorce, a blended and inter-racial family, non-binary family members, vocational issues, addiction recovery, and ADHD. I can counsel from a Christian perspective, if you prefer. You will be my partner in the formation and execution of your treatment plan. I ensure that you know the purpose, process, and desired outcome of each element of our work together. My effort is directed by your thoughts, feelings, and expressions. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Licenses

LPC

3648-125

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Internal Family Systems

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“He's the best...”

“He is awesome”

“Going great so far”

“Michael does a tremendous job of processing my concerns and addresses them specifically.”

“Michael is a great listener. He gives me practical advice and also tough love when I need it. I enjoy our sessions and he gives me space to feel and heal.”

“Mike Johnson is amazing!!”

“Michael was very compassionate to me, was a very good listener and I felt very safe with him. I felt he was very understanding with my issues, was quick to identify them and was helpful in letting me vent. I am very confident in him plus his experience and look forward to further working with him.”

“Dr. Johnson has been incredibly supportive thus far, allowing me to lean into the positive and negative feelings I have around many life changes.”

“I love this guy (not literally). He really hears you! He listens! I would recommend him to anyone!”

“He was amazing with me. And it was willing to listen to where I was coming from”

“A great communicator and wonderful person to interact with.”

“Michael Johnson is professional, compassionate, and very qualified to help people come the better versions of themselves. I really appreciate Michael’s guidance.”

“Michael is kind, thoughtful, insightful and an excellent listener and offers genuine insightful thoughts and guidance”

“Has been reflective, and thorough”

“He is friendly, relatable, and a real person. Helps to brainstorm ideas instead of just throwing it back in our court constantly (as other therapists have done in the past). That's the point of therapy, right. For guidance when it's needed... when my husband and I are just not seeing all the options. Sessions feel more like a conversation with a trusted family friend! He also did not cancel, which was our first experience. I think that couldn't have been a better thing to happen, because we have him as our counselor now. My husband also feels comfortable with him. ”

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