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About
I'll help you find grounded, positive approaches to shift your situation, whether you're dealing with relationship frustrations or personal issues. I know what it's like to wonder if things can get better - and how to make that happen - and to think you should be able to figure it out on your own. If fights with your partner go nowhere, your sex life is disappointing (or non-existent), you suffer with anxiety or depression, or you or your partner struggle with out of control sexual behavior or drug/alcohol use, I can help. I work with both individuals and couples to improve issues that feel overwhelming or difficult to change.
I work with couples to fine-tune communication and build closeness. Learn to listen wholeheartedly. Either soften your approach to express your desires and limits effectively, or strengthen your delivery so your partner can hear your true needs. It's demoralizing to slog through fights - I'll teach you to share things productively and feel closer.
I work with substance abuse from a harm reduction perspective. If you want to see if you can control and reduce your use, I'll help you build in the supports and structure you need to discover if that's an option for you. I also support abstinence goals.

Call or Email Cathy Johnston for a free 15 minute consultation now - (612) 425-1880
Finances
- Cost per Session: $170+
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
I'm private pay, and out of network with all insurance companies. I accept Health Savings Account cards. I ask to be paid at sessions.
Email me or call (612) 425-1880 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 12 Years
- License: Minnesota / 2309
- School: St. Mary's University of Minnesota
- Year Graduated: 2010
Although my license as a relationship therapist may suggest otherwise, I work with individuals as well as couples.
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: AASECT / Certified Sex Therapist
- Certificate Date: 2017
- Membership: AAMFT
- Member Since: 2009
Endorsements
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
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Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Anxiety
Issues
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- LGBTQ+
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Cancer
- Gay Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Sex Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
Last Modified: 8 Apr 2022