John Johnston

 

LPC, CADC III, MAC

I believe in creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment to allow for an individual to explore, address and heal. I value the trust that a therapist provides to clients and practice a humanistic, person-centered approach.

I wholeheartedly believe in the individual's capacity to heal and come from a humanistic/Jungian/Rogerian perspective that places emphasis on the individual to gain empowerment and heal from life's challenges. I utilize trauma informed, person centered, culturally informed techniques and am committed to traveling on the client’s journey and an ethically responsible manner at all times. I encourage the exploration of thoughts and emotions in a solution-focused approach.

I was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. I spent most of my time playing sports and exploring the Sonoran desert. At 22 I moved to Portland, Oregon and worked as an environmental activist. I began my career in Eugene, Oregon as a substance abuse counselor when I was 28 years old.

Outside of being a therapist, I am a huge soccer fan and spend most weekends accompanying my daughter with her travel soccer team when I do have time for myself. I am an avid fly-fisherman and spend free time exploring the rivers of the Northwest in search of steelhead. I also enjoy meditation and mindfulness as an avenue for my own self growth and self care.

I approach each session in a culturally competent, trauma informed, warm, and compassionate way. I enjoy engaging with clients who have a range of identities and backgrounds.

Counseling Technique

I practice a humanistic, Jungian psychological approach, utilizing a rogerian counseling perspective that places emphasis on the individual to gain empowerment. I utilize trauma informed, personal and culturally centered techniques, and I am committed to traveling with you as a client on your journey in a nurturing and ethically responsible manner. I encouraged the exploration of thoughts and emotions in a solution-focused approach.

Professional Background

Prior to working as a mental health therapist I have spent over 20 years in Lane County working as a substance abuse counselor working with individuals and families to address the various ways that substances affect their lives. I have found this experience to be rewarding beyond words.

Education Credentials

  • M.S. in Psychology with Emphasis on Substance Use and Chemical Dependency, Purdue University

  • B.A. Psychology, Purdue University

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon (C10387).

 
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