Welcome! My name is Fred Johnson. I’m happy you’ve found me and that you’re considering counseling. I love helping people and am proud of the work I do. Before we go over my qualifications, I think it is important you know a little more about me as a person when considering to trust me with your mental health wellness.
I believe there are 4 foundational components to an individual’s well-being
Neglecting any one of these components impedes wellness.
Outside of the office, I am blessed as a married father of two wonderful girls. I was raised in rural Oklahoma but moved to Murfreesboro in 2007. I am an avid outdoorsman, and a runner, I love reading, and I am active in ministry within my church. I look for any excuse to be outdoors and share the wonders of nature with first-timers.
I'm pretty laid back and easygoing. If you meet me outside the office, you won't find some alternate version of me or a different persona. What you see in sessions, is who I am outside of sessions. I believe that being genuine with others is one of the easiest ways to reduce stress, and I actively live that out!
My official credentials are as follows: Fred Johnson, LPC-MHSP, M.Ed., NCC, BC-TMH, Certified Level 1 Run Walk Talk® Therapist, Certified MBE Facilitator, and Level 2 Trained EMDR Therapist.
What all that means is, I received my B.S. in Psychology and M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Middle Tennessee State University.
I hold a designation as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) with the state of Tennessee.
I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Board Certified TeleMental Health provider (BC-TMH), a Level 2 EMDR therapist, a Certified MBE Facilitator (Mindfulness Based Ecotherapy), and have successfully completed formal training and received a certification in Run Walk Talk®.
I have experience doing individual, couples, and group therapy.
Fred Johnson Counseling exists to honor God by providing unique and personalized care for individuals and couples as they pursue health and healing.
I am a Christian who offers help to all. Counseling services are available regardless of faith, race, beliefs, or gender. While I believe the teachings of Jesus Christ are foundational to well-being, I will never force or impose my beliefs on you. I will always approach matters of faith in a respectful, appropriate, and in a sensitive manner.
Fred Johnson Counseling encourages the motto, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work!”