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What Others Are Saying

Here is what others are saying about their
Solution Focused experience 
with David L Johns, LMHC!
(upon request and permission of contributors, you may verify these comments)
 
 
Therapy Client ----
 
Solution Focused Therapy helped my way of thinking by focusing on what I wanted out of life and not the problem I was in.
David taught me to think of things I could control and take steps towards what made me feel better instead of just talking about the problem I was in. I feel this gave me a feeling of more control over my life instead of feeling helpless and dwelling in the problem.
 
Shelly N., Clermont, FL
 
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  "Today’s session helped me out a lot. It’s funny, I don’t know what I’m doing right until I talk to you. You have done something no one has done before, made me believe in myself. Before, things were going so bad so I thought having someone to talk to would help me overcome my anger and confusion.

After my first session you guided me into trying alternative things, and making things better by asking questions about times when I wasn't having my problem (anxiety attacks). I do really appreciate all of your help. I’m not sure how many more sessions I need. Right now I just need to take it one day at a time. You have made things much easier on me and finally I see the light at the end of the tunnel. For the first time since the rape happened I feel a relief, hope and a chance for a bright future. I'll see you next time, and THANK YOU for listening without judging me".

Nadia, a Tenth Grade Central Florida Female Student after experiencing Solution-Focused Counseling

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Clinical Supervision ----

David,

     I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your wisdom and solution focused perspective of client care.  With videos, real life examples and reading assignments, you brought this orientation alive for me and taught me how to apply it successfully with children as well as adults.  I practice it every day and am thankful that I have had the chance to learn these skillful interventions from you and add to my tool kit for years to come. Your dedication to teaching and your thoughtfulness came through loud and clear in every supervision we had together.

Thanks

Kathy Haley, LMHC

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Lisa Minter, LMHC, Orlando, FL said:


David was very easy to work with. He always had a positive attitude and a sense of humor. David provided a variety of professional articles and video-format educational materials to enrich the supervision experience. He persistently helped me understand and apply the principles of Solution Focused Therapy. He also introduced me to Hypnotherapy and Neuro-linguistic Programming. The supervision was flexible, allowing me to discuss cases, talk about personal issues affecting therapy, or process thoughts and feelings about experiences with clients. It was a helpful and positive experience.

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David Johns gave me the best supervision I had in my career. He taught balance of skills, positive attitude, and compassion.

David taught me how to respect and admire my clients. He helped me with my confidence, teaching me that there will be always somewhere to go with your clients. He was not just a teacher; he respected me as a fellow professional sharing with me personal examples from his experience. And more amazingly, David was also there for me when I was having trouble or had a quick question. As a professional Counselor I hope to follow in David Johns footsteps in providing effective counseling with respect, compassion, and enthusiasm!


 

----- John Gingras, MA, LPC, LMHC, 

     Virginia

 

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The supervision I received from David Johns was such a positive experience, I looked forward to it every week. It felt like I was getting my own therapy, though it was focused on developing as a counselor and client examples. David helped me build confidence in myself to be able to work with almost any client with a solution-focused approach. David models the solution-focused approach in supervision. Whenever I felt stuck with a client, David would help me by not only giving suggested solutions, but helping me create my own solutions as well. I look forward to learning more about solution-focused therapy, and using it to help clients create new solutions for their own lives.

 

-- Patrick Welch, Ed.S, LMHC

   Orlando, Florida

 

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Clinical supervision with David Johns is certainly a unique and pleasant experience!  His approach to Solution Focused Brief Therapy is one which I hold in very high regard.  He has taught me a wealth of useful information which I use every day in therapy with clients.  I find this to be the most universal and effective approach that I’ve encountered!  David’s caring, compassionate, and dedicated style is apparent in everything that he does.  He is available even outside of supervision for questions, concerns or just a quick upbeat conversation.  Aside from simply discussing cases, David provides a library of media which can be viewed and discussed within a supervision session, as well as readings which are fundamental to understanding the theory.  His mentor-type style is invaluable and has provided me with a strong foundation with which to practice therapy.  I feel very lucky to be a part of his team!

 

       ---- Tobi Tricket, LMHC              

             Orlando, FL

 

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Group Clinical Supervision ---

 

David Johns’ supervision in solution-focused therapy has been one of the most effective forms of training/supervision that I have had so far.  At first, I wasn’t sure how effective the techniques would work, because they were focused on helping clients to talk about solutions that they may already be using.

 

During weekly, group supervision, David helped me to see how easy it was to apply solution-focused techniques to anyone and any situation.  What I enjoyed most about learning from David was that he was able to provide, effortlessly, a solution-focused technique for case examples that we brought up in supervision.  From him, I learned that solution-focused therapy is based on simple principles, is easy to apply, and very effective with a wide range of issues.  As I started to use techniques such as the miracle question and scaling it became easier to find a direction with clients who may otherwise have been resistant to or disengaged in the therapeutic process.

 

Learning how to use solution-focused techniques has provided me with proven techniques that are designed to empower clients as they search for solutions in times of crisis.  I’ve seen clients benefit from this method as they learn to see presenting issues as manageable.  It has also provided a great language base with which to help clients along their journey. 

 

 --- Christine Ittai, MA, Clermont, FL

 

 

Chelsi Reinhard-Pender, LCSW says:

 

 "I would highly recommend David Johns for any work in regards to mental health therapy and/or treatment. I worked with David over a span of 3 years, he was one of my supervisors. His clinical knowledge and skills were so helpful to my growth as a clinician. Even after leaving the company, he has continued to help me with great advice and guidance along my career journey."

 

Sandra Thompson, Troy Intern, wrote me this:

 

Dear David,
           Thank you for the positive feedbacks, encouragement and patience during my internship.  You have always welcomed me to your office even when overwhelmed with work.  The knowledge that I have gained through the reading materials and the various theoretic approaches to individuals’ treatment- have certainly increased my growth and experience in the mental health field.  Your professional quality is every intern’s dream.  May you continue to be blessed.


Sincerely,
S.T.
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