Hi, my name is Nadine Johnson (she/her), and I'm so grateful you found your way to my site!
I am an Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA), licensed in the State of Washington. I counsel my clients via telehealth, and NSJ Counseling is my own private practice. I have been living in beautiful Washington since 2015. The US Army brought me here for my last duty station, but originally, I am from Germany, so I speak German (Ich kann Deutsch sprechen!).
I found my calling to counseling because I have also experienced the suffering that can be part of life, and I feel a strong desire and responsibility to help others who are going through difficult times. My connection to the military community runs deep, and I am very motivated to work with fellow Veterans, as well as other underserved communities.
I have always been very interested in people, and I continue to be curious and fascinated by how our individual world-view informs our reality. A strength of mine is to meet you where you are at and to really work to see things through your eyes, so that our therapeutic relationship can become a vehicle for transformation. I believe that we tend to find each other when we need to, so I would love the opportunity to accompany you on your healing journey.
Read on for more information, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.
My education in psychology and counseling, and my spiritual practice have helped me better understand and honor the ways in which we are connected in spirit, emotion, and action. Experiencing this connection in relation to ourselves and with others can open us up for change as we are asked to look deeper, recognize the patterns that keep us stuck, and challenge old beliefs and coping mechanisms.
Therapy is about you. I want to earn your trust so we can work together to bring about the changes you desire in yourself, your relationships, and your profession, to feel more connected, and to find meaning and new purpose. I believe that in providing a safe space where you feel seen, heard and understood, this creates the conditions for authentic relating and healing.
I primarily work with individuals aged 18 and older. My specialties are trauma and PTSD, emotional imbalances, self-esteem, grief, and transitions.
During our work we will explore the barriers that life's challenges can build around our hearts, as so many strengths are hidden in there... many of which we can start to become aware of as we connect in a safe and brave space. I will be present as we work through difficult moments and face the abyss together, help you become aware of the resources inside of you that will pave the way to healing, and, when the time arrives, rejoice with you as you celebrate your new insights and changes with pride. My treatment approach will be strength-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in humanistic principles.
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