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my approach to healing

I believe deeply in your inherent wholeness and your natural capacity for healing. My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and always tailored to your unique needss. Through a blend of evidence-based techniques, mind-body practices, and relational awareness, I strive to create a space where every part of you is welcomed- mind, body, heart, and spirit. 
 

Core Principles

 

  • Trauma-informed care: Honoring your experiences and pacing healing at a rhytm that feels safe

  • Mind-body connection: Supporting emotional healing through physical awareness and somatic practices

  • Nature as healer: Recognizing the powerful role nature can play in restoring balance and clarity

  • Empowerment through narrative: Helping you rewrite the stories that have shaped your life

  • Evidence-based techniques: Drawing from approaches rooted in research and clinical effectiveness

  • Health-at-every-size lense: Promoting respect, inclusivity, and holistic well-being for every body. 

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What to Expect

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In our sessions, you'll experience:

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  • A warm, down-to-earth atmosphere where you can be your authentic self

  • Deep respect for your expertise in your own life and story

  • Exploration of social , cultural, and environmental influences on your well-being

  • A blend of talk therapy and experiential techniques (e.g., mindfulness exercises, gentle movement or creative exercises)

  • Practical tools for managing anxiety, navigating transitions, healing trauma, and building resilience 

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My Unique Approach

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Healing is not just about talking- it's about reconnecting with the full wisdom of your body, mind, spirit. 

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Depending on your needs and interests, we might incorporate: 

  • Somatic practices like yoga, breathwork, or mindfulness for embodied healing

  • Symbolic tools or intuitive practices for deeper self-discovery (only if it feels aligned for you)

  • Outdoor sessions in natural settings (when appropriate)

  • Ancient wisdom traditions alongside modern neuroscience and therapeutic frameworks

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I aim to honor your whole self — bringing both science and soul into the healing process.

Therapeutic Modalities and Healing Approaches 

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I draw from a wide range of therapeutic modalities, blending them based on what best supports your goals:  

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helping you move toward your values, even when life feels challenging

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) : Building core skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness. 

  • Somatic Therapy: Reconnecting with the body's innate wisdome to heal emotional and physical patterns of stress

  • Narrative Therapy: Exploring the stories you've carried- and creating new narratives of hope and empowerment. 

  • Generational and Relational Healing: As a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I view your experience within the larger systems and relationships that shape you.

  • The Gottman Method for Couples: Research-backed strategies for improving communication, deepening emotional intimacy, and managing conflict. 

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples: Healing attachment wounds and strengthening emotional bonds between partners

  • Brainspotting: A brain-body based therapy that helps access and process trauma, anxiety, and emotional blocks

 

Whether you're seeking individual therapy or couples therapy, we'll find the approaches that fit you best. 

Why A Relational Lens Matters

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Although I work with individuals, couples, and families, my MFT training means I naturally view people within their larger relational and environmental systems. Your relationships, community, work, family, and environment all play a role in your well-being — and healing often means understanding these influences, too.

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You are never just "the problem" — you're part of a larger, meaningful story that deserves compassion and curiosity.

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Our Collaborative Journey 

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Healing is not a straight line- and you don't have to walk it alone. Together, we'll embark on a collaborative journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. 

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My role is to offer guidance, tools, and support while honoring your innate wisdome and strength. 

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Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, life transitions, trauma recover, or simply a deeper relationship with yourself, I'm here to walk beside you every step of the way. 

Set up a free 15-minute phone consultation and see if we're a good fit 

614.362.4896

Aidan Johnson, MS, LMFT provides holistic, integrative telehealth somatic psychotherapy and Trainspotting, and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Illinois, North Carolina, Washington, and Ohio

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