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Michael Johnson SR

Supportive LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW Texas

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Michael

Michael Johnson SR is a Texas-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of practice supporting people through relationship and family challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and client-centered methods, to help clients untangle patterns that contribute to anger, anxiety, depression, and stress. His work also addresses intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, self-esteem, career questions, and life transitions.

Michael emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult emotions and practical solutions. He brings attention to both immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns, offering support for issues such as blended family dynamics, chronic illness and pain, communication breakdowns, infidelity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

People working through midlife or fatherhood concerns will find practical guidance alongside empathic listening. Sessions focus on building skills and insight suited to each person’s situation, with flexibility in format and pacing.

Michael’s approach aims to empower clients to make meaningful changes while respecting individual values and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online flexibility



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develops practical strategies to change behaviors and emotions, often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive space where a person’s own goals and values guide the work, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michael will work together with clients to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what feels most effective and comfortable for each person. That collaborative stance helps tailor a plan that balances short-term coping with longer-term insight and growth.

Online sessions in multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments and to fit therapy into busy lives while working with a licensed professional in Texas.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist frequently address?
Michael regularly works with issues such as relationship and family conflict, intimacy challenges, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, parenting and self-esteem concerns, as well as career and life transition questions.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment that combines practical skill-building with reflective exploration to help clients manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How many years has he been practicing?
Michael brings eight years of professional experience working with a range of interpersonal and emotional issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 42189 and practices from a Texas-based license.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
In which formats are sessions available?
Clients can work with him through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English