Licensed to practice in Ohio and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Mood Disorders, Spirituality and 4 more.
Steven Johnston CPC LPCC-S has been a clinical counselor for over twenty years, with special training in the areas of Pastoral Counseling , having additonal experience in treating victims of Domestic Violence ; Child Sexual Abuse; Trauma, workplace issues and Marital counseling. A graduate from Ashland Theological Seminary in 1988. Because Mr. Johnston did not want to exclude religious commitment issues from the therapeutic setting, he chose to pursue his Counseling degree from Ashland Seminary after graduating with ministerial degree from the Foursquare Church of the Gospel’s, Life Bible College East. He has continued to extend his Clinical Pastoral Studies through membership and training in the American Association of Christian Counselors. To avoid excluding an aspect of life that has shown to be of central importance to nearly two-thirds of the US population, Mr. Johnston has sought to integrate spiritual issues from a Biblical point of view in a way compatible with Biblical doctrine and Pastoral Counseling. This integration as it applies to marital, family and individual issues has been found to promote inner healing as it supports the client’s own religious coping skills.
Usually, sharing your story is a way to determine your connection to your family and other support systems. It's also important to reflect on your spiritual state and any insights or beliefs you bring with you. Often scoring diagnostic measures prior to the session may be something that can help get to the areas that need attention more quickly.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This approach shifts behavior by altering how an individual perceives a situation, focusing on the outcomes of chosen behaviors. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Aims to enhance relationships, communication skills, and social interactions. Marriage Assessment: A thorough evaluation starting from the early bonding stages of marriage, identifying significant patterns of disruption. May include a behavioral inventory to compare marital adjustments (additional cost for scoring may apply).
Mr. Johnston believes in keeping the door open to address potentially significant factors that clients might need to consider in their personal decisions and faith practices discussed in therapy. Holding a Seminary degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, he focuses on spiritual issues from a Biblical perspective, guided by training in Biblical doctrine and Pastoral Counseling.
Mr. Johnston, with his extensive trauma treatment experience, understands that many people face challenging situations that necessitate a trauma-informed approach. Additionally, he recognizes the value of an attachment-informed approach, helping people comprehend their behavior in relationships and addressing relational issues that have become problematic.
Other specialties
Cash - $80 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Buckeye Health Plan - MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
WellCare
2 ratings with written reviews
March 19, 2026
He is very well experienced with counseling! I recommend him greatly for those for any of your counseling needs! 10/10.
December 2, 2025
Steven was a more traditional feeling Christian, which was a good fit for me. Trying to navigate traditional home values and healthy relationships with my family members, I want to learn the skills and have the tools to make that happen vs now I just feel lost. Knowing what I want but not knowing how to get there