Serena Johnson (she/her)

Identifying and exploring roots of attachment allows my clients to gain a deeper understanding and working knowledge of the patterns they enact in their relationships then and now. Working from this perspective can be very helpful in guiding my clients to catch their patterns of conflict and communication and start shifting these patterns to move them towards what they actually want.

I have experience working individually and with couples to manage anxiety in their lives and relationships. I help my clients understand aspects of anxiety that may be impacting their life, like perfectionism, social anxiety, etc. I love working with my clients to identify and explore root causes of anxiety, and develop coping strategies to start integrating the anxious experience into a more authentic and fulfilling way of life.

I have experience working individually and with couples to manage anxiety in their lives and relationships. I have certifications and trainings with: TEAM CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) I love working with my clients to identify and explore root causes of anxiety, and develop coping strategies to start integrating the anxious experience into a more authentic and fulfilling way of life.

I have experience working individually and with couples to manage anxiety in their lives and relationships. I have certifications and trainings with: TEAM CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) I love working with my clients to identify and explore root causes of anxiety, and develop coping strategies to start integrating the anxious experience into a more authentic and fulfilling way of life.

I have completed trainings and certifications in Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Counseling as well as EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy). This skillset allows me to work well with couples and individuals in relationships to identify their conflict cycles, communication hangups, and relational wounds that impact their relationships.

I have completed certifications in DBT and gained my experience using this skillset in inpatient settings for crisis intervention. I use DBT to teach my clients different coping strategies for stress and symptom management, which helps empower my clients to build the tools they need to navigate and tolerate life's challenges.

I have completed certifications in CBT and TEAM CBT and have experience working in crisis intervention and behavioral management settings. I use CBT as the foundation for the majority of the work I do with clients, which largely consists of helping clients identify negative thought patterns, emotion identification, and choosing wanted behaviors.

Identifying and exploring roots of attachment allows my clients to gain a deeper understanding and working knowledge of the patterns they enact in their relationships then and now. Working from this perspective can be very helpful in guiding my clients to catch their patterns of conflict and communication and start shifting these patterns to move them towards what they actually want.

I have worked in crisis intervention and behavioral management in an inpatient setting, teaching coping strategies and providing behavioral counseling to those experiencing overwhelming symptoms of depression. For clients experiencing depression, I find that working from a CBT and person-centered perspective can be supportive and affirming, and helpful in teaching effective coping strategies like mindfulness, acceptance, and coping skills.