…figure out what the best approach is for you. Then we’ll learn how to use communication and our cognitive process to resolve your issues—instead of allowing your communication habits and thinking errors to keep you stuck on a problem.
…figure out what the best approach is for you. Then we’ll learn how to use communication and our cognitive process to resolve your issues—instead of allowing your communication habits and thinking errors to keep you stuck on a problem.
As your therapist, I’ll set out to build the rapport we’ll need in order to build an authentic relationship where I will give you hard truths you need to hear, and then hold you accountable to doing the work that will create positive change.
Explore the interaction between your history, emotional style, relationships, and current circumstances as they affect and concern you. Together we collaborate on pathways to recovery and/or greater wellbeing, sense of self, and resiliency.
Explore the interaction between your history, emotional style, relationships, and current circumstances as they affect and concern you. Together we collaborate on pathways to recovery and/or greater wellbeing, sense of self, and resiliency.
I am trained in and utilize state-of-the-art approaches to address impacts of stress, self-image, and overwhelming emotions. However, each therapeutic relationship and approach is different and collaboratively based on your unique needs and pace.
identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems
identify the "stuck" places in your life, exploring what helped create this bottleneck so that we can create a better infrastructure that sets you up for success in the future. We'll use humor and creativity to find new solutions to old problems
authentic, no-nonsense, and straightforward, with equal measures of compassion and humor, to focus on your presenting concerns. We'll highlight your current assets and strengths, while building new skills, tools, and resources to tackle any situation
Understand you, your goals for healing, and figure out how to move forward from the past. We will also work together to practice resources that you can use to work with your feelings to be grounded, confident, and more in control.
Understand you, your goals for healing, and figure out how to move forward from the past. We will also work together to practice resources that you can use to work with your feelings to be grounded, confident, and more in control.
I focus on mind and body using SAFE EMDR, which can support you in getting unstuck from traumatic experiences. Healing can happen by processing the events and managing how they effect our emotions, thoughts, body sensations, and relationships.
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.