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Dr.
Johnson's Private Practice
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About Dr. Johnson
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson
("Dr. J") is licensed by the State of Oregon as a
clinical psychologist. He grew up in a dysfunctional
family in Salem, Oregon. He loves his extended family
very much. His parents, two brothers, and one sister
all live in the continental United States.
"Dr. J" moved to Alaska in 1980 on a full-ride
basketball scholarship ("Dr. J" is 6' 9" tall) to the
University of Alaska at Anchorage (U.A.A.). Go
Seawolves!!! He has four children (i.e., Future Oregon
Ducks basketball players).
"Dr. J's" academic credentials consist of a Bachelor
of Social Work (BSW) degree from U.A.A. in 1984. He
graduated from Rutgers University in New Jersey with a
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in 1989. Finally,
he obtained his Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of
Psychology (Psy.D.) degrees from George Fox University
(GFU) in 1992 and 1994. GFU is a Christian liberal
arts educational institution in Oregon, specializing
in the integration of Christian theology with
psychology.
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Dr.
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"Dr. J" has been working in the mental health field
since 1982 and is very experienced and knowledgeable.
Dr. J. lives in Grants Pass, Oregon with his wife and
four children. He also has a private practice in
Grants Pass, Oregon and provides psychological
counseling and testing services for children,
adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
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Billing
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As of January 1, 2006, Dr.
Matthew A. Johnson's ("Dr. J") stopped taking insurance
payments. He does not work with insurance companies at
all. Matter of fact, he will not bill insurance
companies on your behalf. If you decide you want to see
him via his private practice, you will also agree not to
bill your insurance company for services provided by Dr.
Johnson. In a nutshell, Dr. Johnson is tired of being
ripped off by insurance companies and he's tired of them
interfering with his client's treatment.
The good news is that
although Dr. Johnson only takes "cash out of pocket" for
services provided (i.e., Checks, Cash, or Credit Card),
he has a very generous sliding fee scale. You will be
expected to pay for services at every session you
attend. No balances will be kept or owed. If you would
like to find out more information, please call his
office at: 1-541-956-8585
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Counseling Services
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J") has been working in the mental health field since
1982. He was worked in group homes, residential treatment
facilities, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and
outpatient treatment centers. "Dr. J" has experience
working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and
families addressing the following issues:
- Anxiety, Phobias, and
Panic Attacks
- Depression and Seasonal
Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)
- Authority problems for
Children and Adolescents toward their Parents and
Teachers (i.e. Parenting Skills and Discipline Training)
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Problems
- Grief and Loss Issues
- Anger Management
Problems
- Victim of Sexual Abuse
Issues
- Sex Addiction Problems
- Premarital and Marital
Counseling
- Many other Issues
- Dr. J" can provide
Christian counseling if requested.
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Grants Pass Office
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J.") has an office in Grants Pass, Oregon (please call and
ask for directions). He can be reached at his office by
calling (541) 956-8585. If he does not answer the phone
please leave a message in his voice mail box. Please make
sure that you leave your name, message, home phone number,
work phone number and cellular phone number. He will
return your phone call as soon as possible. His Fax number
is 1-(541)-955-7165.
You may also reach "Dr. J" via the following mailing
address:
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson
P.O. Box 1801
Grants Pass, OR 97528
You may also reach "Dr. J" via the following e-mail
address :
drj@family-rules.com
If you have an emergency,
please immediately contact Josephine County Mental Health
at (541) 474-5365, or contact your physician, or go to the
emergency room at the hospital of your choice, or call the
police for a safety check if you have reason to believe
that someone is suicidal and they are refusing to seek
professional help.
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Insurance Questions
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As of January 1, 2006, Dr.
Matthew A. Johnson's ("Dr. J") stopped taking insurance
payments. He does not work with insurance companies at
all. Matter of fact, he will not bill insurance companies
on your behalf. If you decide you want to see him via his
private practice, you will also agree not to bill your
insurance company for services provided by Dr. Johnson. In
a nutshell, Dr. Johnson is tired of being ripped off by
insurance companies and he's tired of them interfering
with his client's treatment.
The good news is that
although Dr. Johnson only takes "cash out of pocket" for
services provided (i.e., Checks, Cash, or Credit Card), he
has a very generous sliding fee scale. You will be
expected to pay for services at every session you attend.
No balances will be kept or owed. If you would like to
find out more information, please call his office at:
1-541-956-8585
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Mental Health Emergencies
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J") is licensed by the State of Oregon as a clinical
psychologist. If you have a mental health emergency,
please call ""Dr. J" in Grants Pass at (541) 956-8585.
If you are unable to get a hold of "Dr. J.", please
immediately contact Josephine County Mental Health at
(541) 474-5365 or contact your physician, or go to the
emergency room at the hospital of your choice, or call the
police for a safety check if you have reason to believe
that someone is suicidal and they are refusing to seek
professional help. The police may end up escorting the
suicidal individual to a hospital where they will be kept
safe until they are okayed by a psychiatrist to be
discharged.
Note: If a person is possibly suicidal, it is always best
to lean in the direction of taking their expressed
suicidal thoughts seriously rather than write it off as
attention seeking behavior (i.e., it's better to be safe
than sorry). Encourage the individual to go with you
immediately to seek professional help from a mental health
provider. If the troubled individual refuses to seek
professional help, call the police immediately and request
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F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules Parenting Seminars
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J") is licensed by the State of Oregon as a clinical
psychologist. He has been working in a variety of settings
with children, adolescents, and parents since 1982.
"Dr. J" has a parenting program
nick-named "F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules".
He teaches "F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules" to
parents via his private practice or in seminar settings to
help them provide adequate discipline in the home for
children and adolescents. Conflict is significantly
reduced for all.
"F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules" helps parents
to teach their children and adolescents how to respect
authority in the home, at school and church, and in the
community. Parents like "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" because it helps them not to yell at their
children. The kids like "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" because the system of discipline helps to
clarify parental expectations (i.e., rules) and they know
that their rewards and consequences are going to be based
on their behaviors and choices.
If you are interested in attending a "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" Parenting Seminar, click here to view the
current schedule.
If you are interested in learning "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" via counseling sessions or would like to have
your church, school, PTA group, or other civic
organization host a "F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Rules" seminar, please contact "Dr. J" at:
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson
P.O. Box 1801
Grants Pass, Oregon 97528
(541) 956-8585
(541) 955-7165 Fax
drj@family-rules.com |
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Professional Escorts
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Sometimes it is necessary to
send a child to long-term residential treatment when they
have dropped out of school, run away from home, got into
trouble with the law, have major alcohol and drug
problems, and/or have blown out of therapy.
Sending your child to long-term residential treatment is
not failure. It's the next logical step you must take if
they're that out of control at home, in school, and in
your community. If your child had heart problems and the
local physicians in your community could not take care of
it, you wouldn't hesitate to send your child to the Mayo
Clinic or John Hopkins University. If your child is
behaviorally out of control, the next logical and safe
step is long-term residential treatment. However, it is
not always easy to get an uncooperative child to long-term
residential treatment. Please consult with a professional
who has experience in providing escorts before you attempt
to take your child to a treatment center.
Click here to locate professional escort
services in your area.
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Psychological Testing
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J") provides objective computerized psychological testing
services to assess for the following issues:
- Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)
- Personality Disorders
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Problems
- Depression
- Generalized Anxiety
- Marital/Relational
Satisfaction
- Screening for
Neuropsychological Impairment
- Other Issues
"Dr. J" is also able to
provide additional non-computerized tests to assess for:
- Intellectual Impairment
(i.e., IQ Testing)
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Public Speaking Engagements
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Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr.
J") is a very seasoned public speaker. He has spoken on a
variety of mental health issues to schools (all grade
levels), PTA's, churches, seminars, etc. He has spoken at
school assemblies and athletic banquets. "Dr. J" is well
received by all and is often told that he is one of the
best speakers the audience has ever heard. The kids love
it when "Dr. J" puts on a basketball clinic along with a
speaking engagement. The basketball clinic acts as an
excellent icebreaker with the kids. "Dr. J" also puts on
Parenting Seminars.
If you would like to have "Dr. J" speak to your school,
PTA, church, Lions Club, or other civic organization,
please contact him at:
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson
P.O. Box 1801
Grants Pass, Oregon 97528
(541) 955-7132
(541) 955-7165 Fax
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