Facilitating Positive Growth in Children, Adults, Couples & Families. Paula Johnson, MSW, LCSW specializes in counseling services, evaluations, adoption home studies and family consultations. These services are provided in the Jefferson City area as well as the following counties: Boone, Callaway, Cole, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Maries & Osage. Developing creative methods in order to achieve personal goals often requires professional help. Ms. Johnson works with children, adolescents, adults, couples & families to assist them in reaching these goals. Childhood & Adolescence can present challenging times for families. As a Play Therapist Specialist, Ms. Johnson strategically utilizes Play Therapy to help children & adolescents express what is troubling them when verbal language fails to express their thoughts and feelings. As a health educator, Ms. Johnson teaches behavioral modification programs which include the following addictions: drug & alcohol, eating disorders, gambling/gaming, pornography & smoking. Ms. Johnson also acts as a facilitator for parenting skills, bereavement, domestic violence, & mental health illness groups. • Over 30 years experience working with families, individuals and children. • Master's degree through the University of Missouri. • Post-master's certificates include Play Therapy, substance abuse, mediation, Theraplay, Filial Therapy & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. • Licensed therapist through the state of Missouri - #2008033984. • Most major medical insurance accepted. • Accepts all major credit cards. • Self paid/payment arrangements available. Ms. Johnson looks forward to helping you achieve your personal goals. Free phone consultations available. Please e-mail or call to schedule an appointment to determine if counseling would benefit you or a loved one.