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Russell Johnson(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC)
WashingtonArizona
Addiction- Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression- Stress management- Trauma-

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Professional statement

Mr. Johnson likes working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. His goal is to help you achieve your goals. He is in the happiness business and he wants help you achieve a happy, fulfilling lifestyle. He provides compassionate care and is an efficient and effective counselor who uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.

He has an eclectic approach and is skilled at cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy, reality therapy, grief therapy, and family therapy. He also is experienced at providing a wide variety of therapy groups including: depression, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, chronic pain, and substance abuse. He has 40 years of experience and is able to treat almost any problem.

He provides therapy in a supportive, patient, and motivating manner. He does thorough assessments so that he can truly understand your situation and work with you to find solutions to your problems. Lastly, he makes every effort to create an individualized, specific treatment approach for each client. His office is in Tucson, AZ but he is licensed in both Washington state and Arizona. He provides telehealth therapy only so please contact him by email to set up an appointment.


Message to clients

Mr. Johnson treats depression, anxiety, and relationship problems as his three main specialties. He uses an eclectic approach and focuses on using evidence-based interventions like CBT and EMDR. He writes an individualized treatment plan for each client that is designed to help you achieve your specific goals in therapy. He has a high success rate for treating clients who complete their entire course of therapy.

He also likes working with a wide variety of clients. He loves challenges and would like the opportunity to help clients with complex, difficult problems learn the skills necessary to live a happy, fulfilling life. His goal is to help every client achieve their best life and reach their full potential as a person.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 41 years

Johnson Counseling Service, PLLC, Owner, 2021 - Present

University of Arkansas, Master of Arts, 1985

Licensure

Arizona: LPC-0052 - Washington: LH00005294

Languages

English

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Cigna
  • EAP:Cigna
  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
  • Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$120 (60min)

Therapy Groups

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Depression Recovery Group

The Depression Recovery Group is offered in both Arizona and Washington state. It is a telehealth group and meets on a weekly basis.


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