Sarah Johnson, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Therapist and Oncology Social Worker
My specialties:
- Social work
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Professional interests:
- Adult Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Grief and Loss
- End of Life
- Meaning Centered Psychotherapy
Practice philosophy: Being a member of someone's healthcare team is a privilege. My goal is to listen, support, encourage, and be present for those who are working hard to better their physical and emotional well-being.
What are you passionate about and why?
Everyone has the right to be treated with kindness, respect, and dignity and as healthcare professionals our role is to assist in the well-being of others by supporting their self-determination, advocacy, and values.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you?
To support those impacted by cancer so that they can feel heard, encouraged, and validated. Being a part of watching someone find hope, make progress or meet their goal is truly amazing.
What is something you have learned from your patients?
What it means to have strength, hope, and courage.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received?
Be active, spend time in nature, meet new people, use sunscreen, drink water, listen to music, own a dog or 2, and spend time with those you care about.
What are you most proud of?
I am proud to be a part of a patient's health care team and support them during their cancer diagnosis.
Credentials
- MSW
- LICSW
Board-certified specialties
- Social work
Current licenses and certifications
- LICSW
- MSW
- OSW-C
Years of experience
- 17
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)