Meet Michael
Executive Director/ Lead Therapist
Michael Johnson is the Lead Therapist and founder of Inner Rest Counseling, LLC. Michael is passionate about helping people from all walks of life to reach their full potential. It is Michael's belief that every human being has dignity and worth no matter what they have gone through or experienced.
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Michael's works to form a therapeutic relationship with clients that is collaborative, promotes insight, and helps to foster change and wellness. Michael aims to provide a warm, safe, and accepting environment by which you can process and work through issues that are problematic. With support, encouragement, and unconditional acceptance, change is possible and life can become better.
Michael has experience treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, substance use disorders, anger management, as well as other mental health issues.. His clinical approach is integrative, drawing from both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT ) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). However, other approaches will be implemented according to the needs of the clients.
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When Michael is not helping his clients, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching basketball, relaxing by the water, and traveling to different countries. Michael has been happily married for 21 years!
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Meet Gina
CEO / Practice Manager
As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our practice, Gina Johnson is responsible for the well being of the practice, staff and keeping us connected to the larger community we serve. We are excited about the vision Gina has for Inner Rest Counseling to be a premier counseling practice in the Lowcountry and the greater Carolinas. Her vision includes providing excellence of service to all clients who invest in their mental health through Inner Rest Counseling, LLC.
Gina is also our strategist for our business operations, growth, and sustainability. She is responsible for making critical decisions, building our team, and setting the direction of our practice. Her effective communication skills and emotional intelligence ensures our practice thrives. Her skills are critical to our practice as we build our team of therapists and staff.
Gina has a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems and a Master's in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. A native of the South Carolina Lowcountry, She enjoys family time, the local beaches, walking, hiking, bike riding, and exploring the coastlines around the world. She loves to write and enjoys a good book. Believing in a healthy balance between work and rest, Gina treasures her time of rejuvenation on Sundays with her family.