Beth A. Johnson, MSW, LICSW
My specialties:
- Social work
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Professional interests:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief and loss
- Chronic pain
- Severe and persistent mental health needs
- LGBTQ+ mental health
- Social justice and equity
Practice philosophy: I believe that wherever we are in life, we are all doing the best we can in this moment and moments moving forward. I believe in a person centered approach, offering unconditional positive regard while working alongside people as they process life experiences.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Working in nature to some capacity.
What is something you have learned from your patients? That compassion, patience, empathy and unconditional positive regard are best offered without ego or expectation.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Society has taught us to pick ourselves up by our bootstraps and move on but what can be more radical for our mental health is learning to slow down and listen to our emotional experiences.
What is your personal health goal? Creating mental and physical health habits that will support a long healthy life with my family.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Stimulating my brain through mindful practices, nature, and brain puzzles while creating healthy eating habits and moving my body daily through hiking, tai chi, playing with my kids and nature walks.
Credentials
- MSW
- LICSW
Board-certified specialties
- Social work
Awards and recognitions
- Trauma Informed Therapist
- Trained in EMDR Therapy
- Trained in Level 1 Sensorimotor Therapy
- Adjunct Instructor with Saint Mary's University
Personal interests
- Hiking
- Local music
- Local Restaurants
- Spending time with family
- Theater
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- Graduated from The University of MN in 2011
Current licenses and certifications
- MN Board of Social Worker
Years of experience
- 9
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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)