Therapists in Salem, OR

Hello! I believe strongly that different things work for different people at different times. I will collaborate with you in the direction to take to achieve goals for therapy.

QUEER CENTERED/JUSTICE FOCUSED/NON-TRADITIONAL VIRTUAL COUNSELING FOR CLIENTS ACROSS OREGON. AREAS OF CLINICAL FOCUS: LGBTQ+ populations, death, grief, existential meaning, empowerment, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, trauma. I believe the people who end up seeking my services live life outside of the boxes that were handed to them. Sometimes that can be a really tough path! It can also be incredibly rewarding to truly discover and learn to love your authentic self. You are good enough just the way you are!

I believe that every person, regardless of diagnosis or past experiences, can lead purposeful and fulfilling lives with the proper support. We do the best with what we have, and too often life presents significant challenges we are forced to adapt to. Sometimes the patterns that were helpful to get through our childhood present major challenges later in life. Our symptoms do not make us abnormal and are not part of a fundamental flaw that needs fixing, they are a normal response to extraordinary circumstances. Problems do not exist within one person but are the result of a person’s context, family patterns, and learned behaviors.

My counseling approach is based on the belief that everyone can create meaningful change within themselves. I believe that all entities whether it be individuals, couples or families have the innate ability to create change and resolve issues. I think we are all intrinsically designed to be resilient and to find strength from within ourselves when it is needed. As a forward thinker, I am prone to believe that when hope is instilled, and solutions are sought or offered there is always a greater possibility for change to occur.

In my practice I work collaboratively with clients to establish therapy goals and provide a safe, compassionate place to process. I am inspired by my client's dedication and courage to tackle some of the challenging moments of their life. I work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and am specialized in working with women who experienced trauma. Most clients I work with seek therapy to reduce trauma symptoms, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, OCD symptoms and depression.

I provide play therapy and counseling for children and adolescents as well as their parents and families. I also provide therapy for individual adult Clients. It has been my joy to walk with Clients towards their personal therapeutic goals for wellness and mental health with empathy and insight for over 21 years in the behavioral health field. My therapeutic focus is to compassionately assist you in identifying your strengths and current developmental processes and how various internal thought patterns, events, or choices might be interfering with your present wholeness and ability to experience life to the fullest.

Every failure we experience we feel as indicative of our future when in fact, everything we attempt, every time, has the potential for failure or success.

An avid believer in personal growth, I work intuitively with clients as a hypnotherapist, and teach methods that aid in shifting negative behavior patterns, associated issues and unresolved emotions. What makes us do what we do? The subconscious mind and emotional body has the answers and is key to healing everything from health issues to blockages to living a more stress, anxiety and worry free, healthier, happier, grounded life. Become a better version of yourself, get insights into your issues, realize your potential. It starts with you! Strategize, take charge of your life now, and reap the many rewards.

My ideal client is an adult or mature teen who is serious about change. They don't need to know what they want; they can be afraid. They can be tired, and lack confidence, but when they come see me, they are ready to eliminate barriers, resist rigid thought patterns and become something amazing. They show up and work-eagerly. They read the books I suggest, they listen to the podcasts, they take the strategies we create and they use them outside of session-so they get better. Life changes as they change, and, eventually, they have no need to come back!

Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy, or alone in your life? Chronic stress, life transitions, loss, or emotional pain often leave us feeling helpless over our situations and limit our perspective about how we can move forward. If you feel like you are constantly looking for "more", stuck in your past, have chronic feelings of emptiness or fear about the future, you are not alone. Tackling these problems on your own can be isolating and it is important to find the right support to help you progress toward your goals.

I believe that one of the most powerful things in the world is to feel seen, heard, cared for, and understood. It is my goal that each person I meet with feels these needs being met. One of the greatest privileges of my work is to walk alongside individuals during some of their darkest seasons of life. I strive to provide a space for hope and healing.

I believe that everyone can reach an optimum state of mental and emotional health as they commit to the process of growing in wholeness. As a Person-Centered therapist, I believe that wholeness is a result of spiritual, relational, emotional and mental wellbeing. I believe that counseling provides opportunities for self-awareness and personal growth within the context of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.

You already possess the ability to reach your full potential. My job as your therapist is to listen, walk alongside you, and help you move toward this potential. People seek therapy because they desire happiness. Let's begin by discovering what happiness looks like for you. Do you feel unheard, dismissed and over-ridden by a parent or partner even though you are an adult? Do you feel as though attempting to set new boundaries for yourself is next to impossible because important others will simply disregard them? Therapy can help you learn to fully validate within yourself what it is you feel and believe, and what it is you consider to be important. Peace, authenticity, and balance are springboards to happiness. My goal is to offer you individualized help in overcoming the obstacles that are blocking that happiness. Taking a step, reaching out for some help, will lead you to the change and growth you are hoping for. And whether you are seeking thriving relationships or simply greater contentment, I will help you tap into your own innate strengths to bring about a fuller, happier life.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed by the State of Oregon. I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Washington School of Social Work.

I am autistic, and a neurodiversity-affirming professional. This means I do not seek to change others, but focus on strength and adaptation, not assimilation. We can dig into life's fundamental questions: Who am I, what do I want, why am I here, and who should journey with me? I am not a therapist, but instead, I specialize in consulting and coaching those who want to develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Our work together might focus on recovering from past mistakes, understanding how we came to those mistakes, and learning to make different choices and decisions in the future. It might be learning to say no.

Welcome to the first step of your healing journey. I am so glad you are here. I believe that the therapeutic power of relationship and connecting with each client authentically is foundational. My goal is to facilitate a dynamic partnership in which each client is an active participant in their own growth. Together we will explore personal strengths and key supports, determine goals, and evaluate progress along the way. I believe in an integrative approach to counseling, recognizing the complex interactions of mind, body, emotions, and soul. It is my desire that clients will gain insight, understanding, and experience healing.

I am passionate about helping those with significant trauma and abuse stories. You are my people! I specialize in helping clients recover from complex trauma, and the behaviors that often go with it, such as self-harming, self-medicating, and a lack of self-compassion. My approach is grounded in trauma-focused, attachment-based care. I am most concerned with the meaning you give to what you have been through, and how it has influenced you, and who you are. My goal, always, is to help you walk your own path and create an environment in which you feel empowered to reach your highest potential.

Life can be hard, let's take this supportive counseling journey towards healing. At Lifeline Medical Center we have a variety of Counselors/Therapists willing to help you navigate through the challenging times of the healing process. Let's work towards building a solid foundation of self-awareness and self-understanding, so you can maintain a balanced state of mental, emotional and physical health. Call to schedule today.

"Our action may be impeded... but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt." -Marcus Aurelius My name is Justin Johannson, a person-first cognitive therapist, welcome to my profile! It is my belief that with enough self-awareness, wisdom, and calculated direction, no challenge, obstacle or struggle is insurmountable. Whether you are someone that struggles with the daily rigors of mental health illness, such as anxiety or depression, or are seeking aid and guidance with the overwhelming demands of life - I am here to help. I am here to walk beside you in your unique experience.