My name is Irene Johnston, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been provided strength based/person centered therapy for the past 6 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse either in a group therapy setting or individual sessions.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
SPECIALITIES
* Depression
* Anxiety
* Trauma/Grief
* Cultural issues
* LGBT
* Military/Veterans
* Couples
* Gender Identity/Sexuality
* Woman's issues
CLINICAL APPROACHES:
* CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
* Client-Centered Therapy
* Solution-Focused Therapy
* Trauma-Focused Therapy
* Motivational Interviewing
Additional areas of focus: Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Dependent Personality, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AZ LCSW LCSW-19425
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You are great
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Irene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
Irene is seriously the best! Her warm and welcoming personality is going to make anyone feel comfortable. I highly recommend her!!! You won’t regret it.
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Irene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Irene has been very helpful and I value her opinion a d her advise very much
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Irene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coaching