Melissa Johnson, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Degrees:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah

License:

Licensed Psychologist in Utah

Insurances Accepted:

On most major insurance panels. Please call Center for Human Potential at 801-483-2447 to see if Dr. Johnson is on your insurance panel.

Specialties:

Anxiety, Depression, Childhood and Adult Trauma, PTSD, Relationship and Interpersonal issues, Self-Identity, Loneliness and Isolation, Adjustment, Spirituality concerns, LGBTQ issues, Body Image issues, OCD, and coping with Stress.

Other Training & Certification:

Dr. Johnson has training in and utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Populations Served:

Adults, Older Adults, Adolescents, Couples, and Families

Philosophical Orientation:

Dr. Johnson works from an integrative perspective to therapy utilizing primarily psychodynamic and strength-based approaches. Her work focuses on better understanding oneself to build self-compassion, acceptance, and inform change and self-growth.

Comments:

Dr. Johnson grew up in West Virginia and moved to Utah to pursue graduate school and her interests in outdoor adventures. She enjoys rock climbing, yoga, and spending time with her friends, family, and dog.