Michele R Madson Johnson Formerly Manker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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12929 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064
Let's Connect (619) 346-4349

I like working with individuals, couples, or families who are motivated to examine patterns in their thinking or behavior for positive change. I enjoy working in a collaborative manner where there is an active exchange and where my client is open to feeling some discomfort for change - no pain/no gain. I believe that we are all capable of change through insight and that our upbringing can result in both good and bad habits that are flexible as long as we are conscious. I enjoy bringing in spirituality/meaning of life discussions to further my clients self awareness and growth.
I feel confident working with individuals struggling with substance abuse issues, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive disorders), eating disorders, Co-dependency (the injury from growing up in dysfunctional families), Trauma (including sexual trauma). I really enjoy working with couples with pre-marital, marital counseling and separation counseling concerns.
I have training in chemical dependency. I have training helping people work through carried shame from histories of abuse. I have training in Trauma, utilizing EMDR. I have training working with couples to turn conflict into intimacy. I have worked for 25 years in private practice and love my work.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $110
- Couple Sessions $110
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Michele R Madson Johnson Formerly Manker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS12373 Michele R Manker
- Attended San Diego State University, Graduated 1983
- Certificate from NASW 1983
- Certificate from EMDR 1998
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michele R Madson Johnson Formerly Manker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (619) 346-4349
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Weight Loss
Michele R Madson Johnson Formerly Manker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (619) 346-4349
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- EMDR, Shame-Reduction work for Codependency
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Michele R Madson Johnson Formerly Manker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (619) 346-4349
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Michele R Madson Johnson Formerly Manker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (619) 346-4349