About me
I have over thirty years of experience serving people with a variety of issues. I work comfortably with individuals, couples, 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 suggest 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.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Career difficulties
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 , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Years of Experience: 40
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
WI LPC 3648-125
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael Johnnson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
A great communicator and wonderful person to interact with.
Michael is kind, thoughtful, insightful and an excellent listener and offers genuine insightful thoughts and guidance
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.
Michael is kind, patient, listens and truly cares
Mike is helping the relationship with my boyfriend significantly. He has been able to help him identify areas of improvement and Give me tools to communicate better with him I am happy with our progress so far. And I truly believe that our relationship with improve overtime.
He is a relaxing person to talk with, happy for his help.
Michael listened to our concerns and addressed them with kindness. We had fun and found humor in our situation.
Michael Johnson is a very patient, flexible, and understanding man. I would recommend him to any couple looking for honest dialogue to repair or improve their marriage. Simple conversation starters and even-sided listening, provoking questions, and attention to details that carry forward to subsequent sessions make Michael a very valuable resource for Regain.
Excellent