ALEX JOHNSON, MSW, LICSW, LADC

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
and Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Biography - "I believe in the importance of a client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-oriented therapy process."

I have over 14 years of experience working in the fields of chemical dependency and mental health treatment. I believe in the importance of a client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-oriented therapy process. I find therapy is most beneficial when both the client and the therapist show up as their authentic selves.

My approach is relational in nature, meaning that I see the relationship between the client and therapist as being vital to success in therapy. I specialize in chemical dependency, addicted family systems, trauma/abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, work stressors, and life-changing transitions. I have completed levels 1 and 2 training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I work with ages 13+, and I’m LGBT allied.

Background

• Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work – University of Saint Thomas/Saint Catherine’s University
• Addiction Studies Certification Program – Minneapolis Community and Technical College
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Augsburg University
• Approved Supervisor for the Minnesota Board of Social Work
• Approved Supervisor for the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, LPCC 
• Certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Adjunct Instructor for the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies from 2013-2014; Alcohol and Drug Dependency: Families and Systems

State of Minnesota Licensure

LICSW Licensure #21849
LADC Licensure #302688