Annie Johns, LCSW
Annie accepts:
Kaiser
Moda
PacificSource
OHP Trillium
Independent Contractor Therapist, Supervisor
I am married and a mother of two wonderful adult children. My family is extremely important to me. In my free time I can be found at my local community art space puttering on the pottery wheel or learning some new art form. I love reading and will gladly chat about my latest book or yours. I enjoy hiking and being outdoors. My other huge passion is cats and I volunteer for my local shelter and have four cat babies of my own.
I came to be a therapist from the place of seeing people in my immediate life struggling and knowing there’s a need for helpers in the world. My dad and grandmother were teachers and I admired them and the work they did. Although that exact path wasn’t right for me, I do feel I am a teacher in my own way with the people I work with in therapy.
My approach to therapy is to find a path that works for each individual I see. Every person is unique and deserves someone to hear their story and to work with them to provide the best guidance for their life journey. The process can be challenging but I know that it can be rewarding and I am a dedicated to helping clients find the best path forward.
Education and Experience
I have been working with individuals for over twenty years in mental health. My experience spans from residential treatment facilities to community mental health and now to my work in outpatient care. I have had the privilege to work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Education: Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Concordia University & Master of Social Work with a clinical focus from Portland State University
I have a trauma informed certification. I have completed a multitude of trainings including but not limited to: EMDR, Advanced EMDR with first responder emphasis, Prolonged Exposure, MI, ACT, CPT, DBT, CBT, and advanced CBT.
Credentials:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW Washington State LW60195751)
Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP Washington State CP60348312)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW Oregon State L8387)
Registered Associates Under Supervision:
Client Focus
Individual Children, Teens, Adults (5+)
Modalities & Styles
CBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, PE
Specialties
Anxiety & depression
Grief & loss
Childhood trauma
LGBTQIA+ issues
Neurodivergence
PTSD
Trauma
Self-esteem/confidence issues
Women’s issues
