(Margaret) Peggy Johnson, LPC-MHSP
(Margaret) Peggy Johnson, LPC-MHSP
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I am passionate about helping people heal from the pain of their pasts, find joy in the present, and renewed hope for the future. I know what it’s like to feel as though the emotional pain you’re experiencing will never go away and that no one can possibly understand what you’re going through. I know what it’s like to see everyone around you seeming to have it all together and to feel like you’re barely hanging on. I also know what it’s like to journey through all of that and come out the other side. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. That light is you.
One of my favorite quotes is this one from Brené Brown: “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we find the infinite power of our light.” Now, you may be thinking, “that’s all well and good, but I’m not brave.” If you’ve read this far, there is bravery in there somewhere! I can help you find it, and am brave enough for both of us until you do.
Areas of Practice
Areas of Practice
I specialize in Complex Trauma (also known as "Complex PTSD"), primarily working with survivors of child abuse and sexual trauma. I also work with with active and inactive military, as well as law enforcement, fire fighters, EMTs, physicians, and nurses. Below are some of the common concerns I see in my practice:
Anxiety
Depression
Anger
Grief
Relationship issues
Women's issues
Sexuality
Gender
Life transitions
Integration of psychedelic experiences
My Approach
My Approach
My counseling style is person-centered and grounded in psychodynamic theory. This means that I am interested in how the past influences emotions, behaviors, and beliefs, and that my role as a counselor is to help you find solutions to your struggles that already exist within you. I also believe that we store memories of our experiences in our bodies, whether or not our minds are able to remember them.
I work primarily with a combination of somatic and cognitive techniques. I have been trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which is a body-oriented talking therapy developed by Pat Ogden. It is a blend of cognitive and emotional approaches, verbal dialogue, and physical interventions to address the neurobiological effects of trauma (Ogden, 2002; Fisher 2003). Rather than focusing on the story, I focus on how the body interpreted the information and how that has affected your beliefs about yourself and the world around you, as well as its effects on your emotions and behaviors.
Somatic techniques are not right for every client, which is why I offer other techniques to best meet your individual needs. Some of these techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness.
Services & Fees
Services & Fees
I provide individual counseling for adults only (age 18+). I do not work with children or adolescents.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging, which is why I provide a FREE 15-minute telephone consultation to give you an opportunity to learn more about me and what to expect when working with me. This is also a time for me to find out what is bringing you counseling and to see how I might be able to help you. During our initial phone call, we will also discuss payment options, including use of insurance.
My fee is $175 for the initial 60-minute intake appointment and $150 for subsequent sessions. If you wish to use insurance, all co-pay/co-insurance payments are due at the time of service and payable by credit/debit card. I am able to offer reduced fees on a limited basis, dependent upon client need and my availability, through the Open Path Psychotherapy Collective. If you believe you need reduced fees in order to participate in therapy, please discuss this with me prior to scheduling your first session.
Credentials
Credentials
Education
Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Regis University, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Science (BS)
State University of New York at Brockport, Brockport, NY
Post-Graduate/Continuing Education
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Level 1 - 2018
• Foundations of the IFS (Internal Family Systems) Model – 2021
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – in progress
• Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies – in progress
Licenses
State of Tennessee: LPC-MHSP #4118
State of Colorado: LPC #16307
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(Margaret) Peggy Johnson, LPC-MHSP
(Margaret) Peggy Johnson, LPC-MHSP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
New Location in Historic Old North Knoxville!
New Location in Historic Old North Knoxville!
428 E. Scott Ave., Suite 104
428 E. Scott Ave., Suite 104
Knoxville, TN 37917
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: (865) 507-3636
Phone: (865) 507-3636
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