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Paul Johnston, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hi! Welcome to the website! My name is Paul Johnston. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Iowa. As of today’s date, I have been a licensed therapist first in Colorado from 1995 to 2011, and then in Iowa since 2013. Overall, I have 33 years of experience providing mental health services for a wide range of different clients with varying concerns.

I believe in a client centered approach which means that I am focused on understanding your specific issues and concerns. Over the years, my work has led me to focus on depression, anxiety, stress reduction and trauma. My approach to therapy is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The treatment plans that we develop will be based on your individual needs and symptoms.
My approach is warm, and client centered. I believe in treating all my clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I do not believe in labels that stereotype. My approach has allowed me to work with individuals who prefer a Christian approach.
Making real change takes courage, determination and insight. Seeking help is usually the first step towards accomplishing those goals. If I seem like a good fit for you or a loved one, I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

3yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Men's issues, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
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License information

IA LMHC 001531

Reviews

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I think things are going well. He has been helpful and supportive. He gives good advice too.

Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and anger management

Attentive listener, supportive yet challenges potential behavioral issues actions in order to identify underlying emotions that feed into those issues.

Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Paul is great!

Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Paul is an expert therapist. Skilled in a variety of techniques, and dedicated to helping and listening, he has helped me for years now on this platform. He's not afraid to ask the challenging questions and is kind, but he's not going to coddle you.

Written on Jun 25, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Paul is a kind man with some life experience. I personally feel comfortable due to an alignment of core beliefs and morals, but even if you were on an "opposing" side of these values, I'd be confident you would find good advice or support from him.

Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Patient and relatable

Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Paul for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety