Deborah Johanson

Clinical Social Work-Therapist

"Tell me, what is it that you are going to do with your one wild and precious life?" ~ Mary Oliver -- This is one of my favorite questions, and one which I believe every person would do well to consider. My passion has always been to work with people; and I love what I do! By the time a person comes to my office she/he is usually experiencing discomfort, has run out of ideas, and needs help. My favorite client is the one who recognizes this need, wants to change, and is ready to work to make that change happen.

It takes courage to risk involving an unknown person in such an intimate process: it takes courage to work on change. I have 15+ years helping clients with concerns including life transitions, relational issues, personal growth, behavioral difficulties, mood disorders, grief, and others by using a variety of modalities. Treatment is tailored to the individual.

My office is centrally located in downtown Salem, with easy parking and access, in an office building with many professionals including attorneys, land use planners, and others. I have created a comfortable, safe, and confidential environment in which personal growth can occur. I look forward to hearing from you!

Treatment Approach

Coaching

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Eclectic

Family Systems Therapy

Interpersonal

Marital Therapy

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Treatment Modality

Couples

Family

Group

Individuals

Issues

Behavioral issues

Coping skills

Domestic Abuse

Eating Disorders

Life Coaching

Obessive-Compulsive

Oppositional Defiance

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD