John R. Johnson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
For the past thirty-four years, I have been married to my wife, for whom I am very thankful to be with. We have four adult children. We love camping, bicycling, and kayaking together.
I grew up on a farm in West Central MN. My parents loved God and did their best to demonstrate how to serve others, work hard using the skills and strengths I was given, and to be a channel in which God could encourage and strengthen others. At a young age, Jesus became both the Master and Closest Friend (Jn. 15:15) of my life and he has given hope and peace during challenging times as a teenager, young adult, husband, and father.
Helping others to find hope and a deeper (or even new) faith has been my desire in working with people, both individuals and families, for the past twenty-nine years. I’ve worked as a school counselor, in-home therapist, and clinical counselor, and seen clients in inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment centers and in an outpatient mental health clinic setting.
In addition, I have facilitated an online course in Addiction for ten years for a two-year college in greater MN. 30+ years experience.
I love to learn and to expand my skills and knowledge with the intention of helping my clients heal and grow more deeply and completely.
Areas of Interest
● Working with individuals (ages 8 - 15 and 18+), married couples, and families
I work with clients dealing with:
● Anxiety
● Depression
● Trauma
● Spiritual growth
● Personality strengths/disorders
● Sex/pornography addiction
● Addictive behaviors
● Men’s Issues
● Parent-child conflict
Education
Master of Science in Applied Psychology - St. Cloud State University
Undergraduate major of Biblical Studies with an emphasis in counseling - Oak Hills Bible College (now known as Oak Hills Christian College), Bemidji, MN
Has completed additional training in
● Cognitive Behavioral therapy
● EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
● Accelerated Resolution Therapy
● Dialectical Behavior Therapy
● Gottman Method of Couples Therapy
● Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback
● Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
Additional training in:
● Anger Resolution
● Psychological Testing
Experience
I have been a part of the Valley Christian Counseling & Wellness team since 2019.
I have been a practicing Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor since 2008.
