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Michael Johnston

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker, and in recent years, my practice has evolved to focus on the issues of depression, anxiety, and stress management. I have more than a decade of experience using evidence-based therapies. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

My approach to therapy

In my experience, the most important aspect of therapy is building rapport between you and your therapist. With this in mind, I focus first on listening, being curious, and respecting that the people I work with are the experts in their own lives. With a foundation of understanding, we can work on achieving your individual goals.

What you can expect from me

I respect the time, effort, and commitment that therapy requires of a person. My responsibility is to provide a supportive environment so that we can succeed in achieving goals and improving wellness. If you feel I may be a good fit, please contact me for a free phone consult.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Eastern Washington University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Eastern Washington University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Behavioral, Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English