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Michael Johnson SR, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasRelationship, Family, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Michael

Michael Johnson SR is a Texas-licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping people navigate relationship and family concerns as well as personal challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger, and stress.

Background and approach

He draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to support clients working through intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood questions, career transitions, and the emotional fallout of life changes including divorce and blended family dynamics.

His practice emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult feelings like jealousy, isolation, or grief and build practical coping skills for chronic pain, illness, or caregiving strain. Michael integrates approaches such as Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person's goals.

He aims to empower clients to strengthen communication, clarify life purpose, repair relationships, and manage compassion fatigue while honoring individual values and pace.

Therapeutic Methods and Online Access

Michael integrates Internal Family Systems and cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered techniques to support emotional healing and practical change. Internal Family Systems helps people notice and relate to different internal parts or subpersonalities to reduce internal conflict and increase self-leadership, which can be useful for managing shame, anger, or relationship patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies for mood and anxiety management, making it practical for depression, stress, and coping with life transitions. Client-centered therapy prioritizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard while working toward their goals.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals, try techniques that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Texas-based licensed professionals and to continue work on communication, coping skills, and relationship concerns from home or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include blended family issues, chronic illness or pain, forgiveness, infidelity, and men's issues.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The practitioner uses a client-centered stance combined with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, and Internal Family Systems. Sessions are collaborative and aim to match methods to the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of relationship and personal concerns across clinical settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they licensed?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 42189.
In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English