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Michael Johnson SR, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered focus
- Mindfulness techniques
About Michael
Michael Johnson SR is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people facing relationship and family concerns, anger and intimacy-related issues, depression, stress, and anxiety. He also supports people managing parenting challenges, self-esteem problems, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward conversations to identify what’s getting in the way of daily functioning. Sessions focus on specific thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that maintain distress. Michael draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses in real life.
He also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on the person’s goals and values. Mindfulness practices are added when slowing down and noticing thoughts and sensations will help reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing can be used to clarify what matters and strengthen commitment to change.
In typical sessions he listens for patterns around communication, control, and role strain. He helps people break issues into manageable steps, such as changing small behaviors, testing new ways of talking, or setting clearer boundaries. Concrete strategies and short-term experiments are common parts of the work.
Michael has additional experience with aging and geriatric concerns, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and pain, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and men’s midlife questions. He practices in Texas and conducts work in English only.
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation centers on the person’s goals and values, with the therapist following the client’s lead to set the pace. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple practices to increase awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations and can reduce reactivity in stressful moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will review goals and preferences with each person and suggest ways of working that fit those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the current session options before booking to see which formats are offered. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or use different ways of interacting that match day-to-day demands.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with relationship and family concerns, anger, intimacy issues, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests different responses in everyday situations to reduce distress and improve functioning.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community practice with adults facing relational and life-change challenges.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices there.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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