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Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor

Michelle Johnston

Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
8114 East Cactus Road, 240, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Let's Connect (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle works with complex trauma using EMDR, Structural Dissociation theory and SE. Michelle is a Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and financial/work disorders (CMAT). Michelle worked for 4.5 years as a therapist at The Meadows, a world-renown inpatient treatment facility and trained under Pia Mellody. Michelle works in private practice, assisting clients in addressing their childhood trauma, process/substance addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, rage/anger and PTSD. Michelle works with the veteran community and is a veteran herself.
New client openings, in person and virtual. The techniques Michelle uses to treat process and substance addictions are derived from cutting edge therapy models and evidenced-based integrative models that include EMDR, Task Model-Sex Addiction, Pia Mellody's PIT Model for Codependency and trauma resolution, Solution-Focused Therapy and Family Systems Therapy.
Michelle has worked with clients who find rage, sex, substances and other troublesome coping techniques interfering with their work, families and ability to find peace in life. I have a fairly straight forward style that has a knack for guiding clients to untangle the issues that keep them stuck in their lives.
Call or Michelle Johnston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (623) 323-9786

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Optimal You

8114 East Cactus Road

240

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(623) 323-9786

Starting Aug 1

8114 East Cactus Road

240

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Deep Brain , EMDR, Safe & Sound Protocol and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Optimal You

8114 East Cactus Road

240

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(623) 323-9786

Starting Aug 1

8114 East Cactus Road

240

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Deep Brain , EMDR, Safe & Sound Protocol and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $230
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
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At this time, I accept private pay and no insurance.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
"
At this time, I accept private pay and no insurance.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-20261 Michelle Johnston
  • Certificate from Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
  • Certificate from Safe and Sound Protocol
  • Attended Grand Canyon University, Masters in Professional Counseling
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I work with complex trauma, sex/porn issues, financial and work issues, codependence and relationship issues.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
"
I work with complex trauma, sex/porn issues, financial and work issues, codependence and relationship issues.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Deep Brain , EMDR, Safe & Sound Protocol
  • Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT)

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Gambling
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? or (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT

3 Endorsements

Kelli Wagner
Kelli Wagner
CounselorLPC-SCSAT
Michelle is a terrific therapist! She gives honest and direct feedback while showing so much compassionate at the same time. Would highly recommend her!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I utilize structural dissociation techniques, EMDR, Post Induction Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol and am learning Somatic Experiencing Therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
"
I utilize structural dissociation techniques, EMDR, Post Induction Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol and am learning Somatic Experiencing Therapy.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT

Location

Primary Location

Optimal You

8114 East Cactus Road

240

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(623) 323-9786

Additional Location

Starting Aug 1

8114 East Cactus Road

240

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(623) 323-9786
Call for a free consultation now - (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
Call for a free consultation now - (623) 323-9786
Photo of Michelle Johnston, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT, Counselor
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT