Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, heal and grow.
Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, heal and grow.
We'll build a counseling experience unique as you- we can blend what works best for what you need in our time together. Each time we meet is a new opportunity for healing and growth. Trauma informed approach - no problem is too big or small.
Identify cycles in your life and relationships that just aren't working or are destructive, with the ultimate goal of creating positive change that results in deeper connection -- both with yourself and others.
Identify cycles in your life and relationships that just aren't working or are destructive, with the ultimate goal of creating positive change that results in deeper connection -- both with yourself and others.
The foundation of my approach is relational, meaning I believe your context and past relationships play a significant role in your present. I am very collaborative and seek to understand you and your world.
First, I ask the clients what would they want to work on in therapy, and involve them in the goal setting process.
First, I ask the clients what would they want to work on in therapy, and involve them in the goal setting process.
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.
You can expect to gain control over challenging symptoms from trauma, create intimacy, de-escalate conflict, break free from harmful patterns, and increase self-worth, which will create deep, meaningful change in your life and relationships.
You can expect to gain control over challenging symptoms from trauma, create intimacy, de-escalate conflict, break free from harmful patterns, and increase self-worth, which will create deep, meaningful change in your life and relationships.
I am passionate about helping couples create safety, communicate effectively, and increase trust and understanding within their relationship. As a Certified Trauma Professional, I also specialize in helping clients heal from trauma and create joy.
Help you learn the skills & tools you need to find your voice, set your boundaries, & honor your joy in relationships outside of therapy. We'll help you Re-develop relationship with your body as resource & canvas rather than battleground or prison.
Help you learn the skills & tools you need to find your voice, set your boundaries, & honor your joy in relationships outside of therapy. We'll help you Re-develop relationship with your body as resource & canvas rather than battleground or prison.
My approach is radical, out-of-the-box & anti-oppressive, while integrating a systemic perspective. We'll use creative & expressive arts, experiential practices, somatic approaches, EMDR techniques, nature-based work and more in our work together.