Nikolaus Johnson
MS, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDR Consultant
As a counselor and play therapist, I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for all meaningful work in the therapy room. Healing is a multidimensional process it unfolds through shifts in thought patterns, emotional awareness, physical wellbeing, relationships, systemic influences, biology, and spirituality. I believe lasting change happens when we take a holistic view of the person. Only by understanding the whole self can we truly transform behaviors, relationships, and family dynamics.
My clinical focus is on helping people get unstuck and create lasting change. I specialize in treating complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment related challenges in essence, I work to understand the deeper “why” behind the things we do, even when they don’t serve us, and how to shift those patterns. I integrate a variety of evidence-based approaches, along with emerging approaches, tailoring each approach to meet the unique needs of my clients.
Finding a therapist you can trust for yourself or your child can feel overwhelming. If we meet and it doesn’t feel like the right fit, I’ll gladly help you find someone who is. If you're a caregiver of a child in therapy, know that your involvement is essential. Working with a child without including their caregiver is like wiping down a table while leaving the rest of the room in disarray. We’ll work as a team to support your child’s growth and healing.
Nik provides therapy in person in Fort Worth Texas, and virtual therapy in Texas, Oklahoma, and Idaho.
Nik is in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Health care. Nik's self pay is $200 a session, and offers a sliding scale.
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Therapy Services
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy intervention that helps us digest what traditional talk therapy does not.
EMDR pairs eye movements (or other methods) with the imagine, beliefs, emotions, and sensations from an event, gently allowing us to not only lower distress, but also allows us to put the event into the context of our own stories.
Nik is EMDR Certified, an EMDR Consultant, and provides advanced trainings on EMDR to professionals in the mental health field.
If interested in EMDR therapy with Nik, contact him here
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is the process of providing therapy at the developmental level of the client no matter their age, or level. In play therapy, the therapist may use toys, games, art, or other methods in the providing of therapy. In Play Therapy, play is healing.
Nik is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and provides continued education on play therapy to professionals in the mental health field.
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