Profile: Meet Professor Rick Johnson

Why do people do what they do and how can counselors help people live life more effectively? Ask Dr. Rick Johnson, in the Counselor Education department.

Rick Johnson, PhD, is the chair of the Counselor Education department. Previously, Dr. Johnson was an assistant/associate professor at Montana State University. His research and scholarly agenda focuses on family systems theory and the effects of family experiences on psychosocial development in adolescence and adulthood. He recently published a book, "Reclaiming Your Real Self: A Psychological and Spritual Integration," which is available at amazon.com.

In addition to his work at PSU, Dr. Johnson maintains an active private practice, focusing on couples and family therapy, as well as individual adult psychotherapy. His theoretical orientation is an integration of family systems, relational psychodynamic, and humanistic/existential. Areas of clinical expertise include relational issues, divorce, childhood trauma, family addiction issues, depression, anxiety, and spirituality. He is a licensed psychologist in Oregon and a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Patrick "Rick" Johnson, PhD
Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
PO Box 751
615 SW Harrison
Room 504B
Portland, OR 97207-0751
Phone: 503-725-9764
Fax: 503-725-5599
Email: johnsonp@pdx.edu
Website http://web.pdx.edu/~johnsonp