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Michael Johnson SR

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Michael Johnson SR

Texas

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Relationship support
  • Men's wellbeing
  • Practical coping

About Michael

Michael Johnson SR is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on relationship and family concerns and on issues that often affect men’s wellbeing, such as fatherhood, midlife transitions, and intimacy-related struggles. He aims to create a welcoming space where people can speak honestly about what’s hard for them.

He emphasizes straightforward conversation and steady support. Sessions are built around listening first, then working with each person to set clear, practical goals. He draws on approaches that help people change thoughts and behaviors, notice patterns that get in the way, and build small habits that make daily life easier.

Michael uses Client-Centered methods to follow the client’s lead and to make sure concerns are heard. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new ways of responding. He also brings in Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help people notice their choices and find their own motivation for change.

People reach out about anger, depression, stress, anxiety, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works with issues like chronic illness, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and forgiveness. The work often focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.

Michael practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. He does not accept international clients. To begin, clients complete the site’s Start Therapy questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How client-centered and cognitive approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the client set the pace for sessions. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through relationship stress, parenting concerns, or questions about life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change how they respond to stress, anger, or anxiety.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. These practices can be useful for managing stress, chronic pain, and difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to support consistent work on relationship, anger, mood, and parenting concerns.

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

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michael help with?

He works with relationship and family issues plus intimacy-related concerns. Other common topics include anger, depression, anxiety, stress, parenting, and self-esteem.

What is his approach in sessions?

He starts by listening and follows a client-centered style that keeps the client’s priorities front and center. He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to create practical steps forward.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional work experience supporting people through relationship and life transition challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas. Sessions are provided from his Texas practice.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats on file.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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