Lisa Johnson

I like to call myself a retired military spouse. My husband was in the Air Force for 24 years and I was married to him for 20 of those years. We have been married for 32 years and have 3 children. I went back to school later in life. I obtained 2 associate degrees (Psychology and Sociology), a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and ultimately my Masters degree in Social Work. After my internship, I obtained my LCSW which allows me to do individual psychotherapy. I have worked at inpatient facilities. I have done outpatient groups with comorbidities (mental health and addiction) and individual psychotherapy. I have primarily worked with adults.

Over the years, I have found when people are having fun, they learn more, retain it better, and are able to pull it forward in their mind to use easier. I may crack jokes, break out into song and dance, use song lyrics and movie quotes, and make learning coping skills fun. However, when you are being serious, I will be serious. I will never make fun of your pain. I want my clients to feel comfortable expressing themselves verbally. I am a very easy going therapist whose passion is to help. I also understand the philosophy of 'you can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please everyone all of the time.' If you feel we are not a good fit, please let me know and I will happily find you another therapist without confrontation.

Clients can take away from my sessions a unique approach with different perspectives and validation. Also, maybe some jokes you have not heard before.