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Dr.
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About Dr. Johnson
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson
("Dr. J") is licensed by the State of Oregon as a
clinical psychologist. He grew up in a dysfunctional
family in Salem, Oregon. He loves his extended family
very much. His parents, two brothers, and one sister
all live in the continental United States.
"Dr. J" moved to Alaska in 1980 on a full-ride
basketball scholarship ("Dr. J" is 6' 9" tall) to the
University of Alaska at Anchorage (U.A.A.). Go
Seawolves!!! He has four children (i.e., Future Oregon
Ducks basketball players).
"Dr. J's" academic credentials consist of a Bachelor
of Social Work (BSW) degree from U.A.A. in 1984. He
graduated from Rutgers University in New Jersey with a
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in 1989. Finally,
he obtained his Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of
Psychology (Psy.D.) degrees from George Fox University
(GFU) in 1992 and 1994. GFU is a Christian liberal
arts educational institution in Oregon, specializing
in the integration of Christian theology with
psychology.
"Dr. J" has been working in the mental health field since 1982 and is very experienced and knowledgeable. Dr. J. lives in Puyallup, Washington. He also has a private practice in Puyallup, Washington and provides psychological counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
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Billing
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As of January 1, 2006, Dr.
Matthew A. Johnson's ("Dr. J") stopped taking insurance
payments. He does not work with insurance companies at
all. Matter of fact, he will not bill insurance
companies on your behalf. If you decide you want to see
him via his private practice, you will also agree not to
bill your insurance company for services provided by Dr.
Johnson. In a nutshell, Dr. Johnson is tired of being
ripped off by insurance companies and he's tired of them
interfering with his client's treatment.
The good news is that
although Dr. Johnson only takes "cash out of pocket" for
services provided (i.e., Checks, Cash, or Credit Card),
he has a very generous sliding fee scale. You will be
expected to pay for services at every session you
attend. No balances will be kept or owed. If you would
like to find out more information, please call his
office at: 1-541-499-2816
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Counseling Services
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J") has been working in the mental health field since
1982. He was worked in group homes, residential treatment
facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and
outpatient treatment centers. "Dr. J" has experience
working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and
families addressing the following issues:
- Anxiety, Phobias, and
Panic Attacks
- Depression and Seasonal
Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)
- Authority problems for
Children and Adolescents toward their Parents and
Teachers (i.e. Parenting Skills and Discipline Training)
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Problems
- Grief and Loss Issues
- Anger Management
Problems
- Victim of Sexual Abuse
Issues
- Sex Addiction Problems
- Premarital and Marital
Counseling
- Many other Issues
- Dr. J" can provide
Christian counseling if requested.
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Puyallup, Washington Location
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Dr Johnson lives in Puyallup, Washington. You may reach him by calling 1-541-499-2816.
You may also contact him by writing him at:
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson
P.O. Box 731534
Puyallup, WA 98373
You may also reach "Dr. J" via the following e-mail
address :
drj@family-rules.com
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Insurance Questions
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As of January 1, 2006, Dr.
Matthew A. Johnson's ("Dr. J") stopped taking insurance
payments. He does not work with insurance companies at
all. Matter of fact, he will not bill insurance companies
on your behalf. If you decide you want to see him via his
private practice, you will also agree not to bill your
insurance company for services provided by Dr. Johnson. In
a nutshell, Dr. Johnson is tired of being ripped off by
insurance companies and he's tired of them interfering
with his client's treatment.
The good news is that
although Dr. Johnson only takes "cash out of pocket" for
services provided (i.e., Checks, Cash, or Credit Card), he
has a very generous sliding fee scale. You will be
expected to pay for services at every session you attend.
No balances will be kept or owed. If you would like to
find out more information, please call his office at:
1-541-499-2816
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Mental Health Emergencies
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If you have a mental health emergency, contact your physician, or go to the emergency room at the hospital of your choice, or call the police for a safety check if you have reason to believe that someone is suicidal and they are refusing to seek professional help. The police may end up escorting the suicidal individual to a hospital where they will be kept safe until they are okayed by a psychiatrist to be discharged.
Note: If a person is possibly suicidal, it is always best to lean in the direction of taking their expressed suicidal thoughts seriously rather than write it off as attention seeking behavior (i.e., it's better to be safe than sorry). Encourage the individual to go with you immediately to seek professional help from a mental health provider. If the troubled individual refuses to seek professional help, call the police immediately and request a safety check. |
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F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules Parenting Seminars
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J") is licensed by the State of Oregon as a clinical
psychologist. He has been working in a variety of settings
with children, adolescents, and parents since 1982.
"Dr. J" has a parenting program
nick-named "F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules".
He teaches "F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules" to
parents via his private practice or in seminar settings to
help them provide adequate discipline in the home for
children and adolescents. Conflict is significantly
reduced for all.
"F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules" helps parents
to teach their children and adolescents how to respect
authority in the home, at school and church, and in the
community. Parents like "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" because it helps them not to yell at their
children. The kids like "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" because the system of discipline helps to
clarify parental expectations (i.e., rules) and they know
that their rewards and consequences are going to be based
on their behaviors and choices.
If you are interested in attending a "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" Parenting Seminar, click here to view the
current schedule.
If you are interested in learning "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" via counseling sessions or would like to have
your church, school, PTA group, or other civic
organization host a "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" seminar, please contact "Dr. J" at:
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson
P.O. Box 731534
Puyallup, WA 98373
(541) 499-2816
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Public Speaking Engagements
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J") is a very seasoned public speaker. He has spoken on a
variety of mental health issues to schools (all grade
levels), PTA's, churches, seminars, etc. He has spoken at
school assemblies and athletic banquets. "Dr. J" is well
received by all and is often told that he is one of the
best speakers the audience has ever heard. The kids love
it when "Dr. J" puts on a basketball clinic along with a
speaking engagement. The basketball clinic acts as an
excellent icebreaker with the kids. "Dr. J" also puts on
Parenting Seminars.
If you would like to have "Dr. J" speak to your school,
PTA, church, Lions Club, or other civic organization,
please contact him at:
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson
P.O. Box 731534
Puyallup, WA 98373
(541) 499-2816
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