Ms. Tonya M. Johnson is a highly experienced mental health professional with over 40 years of practice in Georgia. She is both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Master Addiction Counselor, specializing in mental health, substance abuse, and sexual abuse trauma. Ms. Johnson offers individual, couples, family, and group counseling, tailoring her eclectic approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During their first session with Ms. Johnson, clients can expect to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Ms. Johnson will create a safe and supportive space to discuss their concerns and goals. They can anticipate learning practical tools and strategies to address their challenges and improve their overall well-being.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Ms. Johnson's greatest strength lies in her ability to foster a deeply supportive and empowering therapeutic environment. Driven by a genuine passion for helping others, she connects with clients on an emotional level, offering unwavering support and fostering a sense of trust. By partnering with clients to set achievable goals and tailoring treatment plans using evidence-based therapies, she empowers them to take ownership of their healing journey. Her compassionate and direct communication style ensures clients feel heard, understood, and motivated throughout the therapeutic process.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Ms. Johnson's experience and approach are best positioned to serve clients who are willing to do the work on themselves. Specifically, Ms. Johnson works best with Clients seeking a collaborative approach to counseling treatment. Clients who are open to actively participating in their therapy and who are willing to work towards their own goals of getting better would likely benefit from Ms. Johnson's empowering style. Those struggling with addiction, trauma, or mental health challenges: Her expertise in these areas, combined with her diverse therapeutic approach, makes her well-suited to support individuals facing these challenges. Clients who value a direct and compassionate style: Her communication style, which balances directness with empathy, can create a comfortable and productive therapeutic environment for many clients. For potential Client's seeking a personalized approach: Ms. Johnson's eclectic approach to counseling allows her to tailor treatment plans to each client's unique needs and preferences. In addition, Client's seeking support with relationship issues, Ms. Johnson's experience with couples and family counseling can be beneficial for helping them to navigate relationship challenges.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist who has worked in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field for well over 40 years, I find that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that primarily focuses on present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop effective coping mechanisms, and test new behaviors through experiments. I believe that CBT can be applied to a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma, by addressing specific concerns and tailoring interventions to individual needs. I also appreciate that CBT can be adapted for diverse populations, considering cultural factors and developmental stages. Experienced therapists with ongoing professional development are crucial in ensuring CBT is applied effectively and ethically. This approach emphasizes the speaker's professional experience and expertise within the field.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
As a therapist who has worked in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field for well over 40 years, I understand that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that primarily focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. I recognize that DBT helps individuals increase emotional awareness, manage intense emotions, improve communication skills, and tolerate distress. I believe that DBT can be applied to a wide range of mental health challenges, particularly those involving emotional dysregulation, such as borderline personality disorder, self-harm, and substance abuse, by addressing specific concerns and tailoring interventions to individual needs. I also appreciate that DBT can be adapted for diverse populations, considering cultural factors and developmental stages. I believe that experienced therapists with ongoing professional development in DBT are crucial in ensuring that this complex therapy is applied effectively and ethically.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
As a therapist who has worked in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field for well over 40 years, I understand that Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness. I recognize that PCT helps individuals increase self-awareness, explore their inner world, and develop their own solutions to their challenges. I believe that PCT can be applied to a wide range of mental health challenges, particularly those involving low self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship difficulties, by creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. I also appreciate that PCT can be adapted for diverse populations, considering cultural factors and individual needs. I believe that experienced therapists with ongoing professional development in PCT are crucial in upholding ethical standards and ensuring that the therapeutic relationship is conducted with integrity and respect.
Eclectic
As a therapist who has worked in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field for well over 40 years, I understand that an Eclectic Approach to therapy is valuable in that it allows me to draw upon a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions to best meet the unique needs of each individual client. I recognize that this approach allows for flexibility and responsiveness in tailoring treatment plans to specific presenting problems and client characteristics. I believe that an Eclectic Approach can be applied to a wide range of mental health challenges by integrating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic therapy, 1 while also considering the client's individual preferences and cultural background. I believe that experienced therapists with ongoing professional development are crucial in continuously expanding their knowledge base and refining their skills in utilizing an Eclectic Approach to therapy effectively and ethically.