Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Michael Johnson SR, LCSW
Texas
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and family
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 42189
- NPI
- 1669180154
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michael
Michael Johnson SR is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, and career and life transitions.
He helps people talk through relationship conflict and parenting strain with direct, practical conversation. Sessions often focus on understanding patterns, improving communication, and developing concrete coping steps. He uses a mix of approaches to match what the client needs rather than following a single method.
Michael draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. He uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness and brief psychodynamic ideas are used where they fit the presenting concern.
In sessions he aims for clear goals and measurable next steps. That can include short experiments between meetings, communication exercises, or practical stress-management techniques. He also addresses topics like caregiving and aging, chronic illness, blended-family dynamics, and fatherhood issues when they affect daily life.
People who reach out are usually looking for straightforward help with real problems at home, work, or in relationships. Michael offers a pragmatic approach focused on thinking through choices and building skills to manage stress, handle conflict, and move forward.
BHow sessions work
How Michael’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns. Online sessions using this approach begin with the client explaining what matters most and the therapist reflecting back to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote work CBT tools often include brief skill practice, thought records, and behavior experiments to try between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can be practiced during short breaks and between meetings to reduce stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss the options and help decide which approach fits a person's goals, preferences, and daily responsibilities. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to practice skills in day-to-day settings and follow through on between-session exercises.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, and draws on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a clinician.
Is he a licensed clinician in Texas?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin sessions?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers