Laura D Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
222 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Let's Connect (941) 205-6581
Laura earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree through The Ohio State University in 1997 and practiced Psychiatric Social Work in Ohio until 2018, when she returned to her home state of Florida. While in Ohio, she worked with individuals, couples and families in Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment, Community Mental Health and other outpatient settings for 20 years before making the move to a small Christian group private practice. Laura is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida.
She has education, training and experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationships, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Personality Disorders. Laura can also help address issues such as coping, decision making, problem solving, life transitions and clarifying priorities.
Laura’s clinical approach is gentle, genuine, accepting and open-minded. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and also employs Mindfulness with a healthy dose of old-fashioned verbal processing. She would love to have the opportunity to serve you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $115
- Couple Sessions $115
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna EAP
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EAP Works
- Florida Blue
- Health Advocate
- Health Advocate EAP
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Your Choice Manatee Health Pla
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Laura D Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW16067 Laura D Johnston
- In Practice for 30 Years
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 885849414 / 1996
- Attended The Ohio State University, Graduated 1997
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (941) 205-6581
Laura D Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (941) 205-6581
Laura D Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Strength-Based
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (941) 205-6581
Laura D Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Location
Primary Location
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast
222 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 205-6581Email me
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (941) 205-6581
Laura D Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW