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Miki Johnston, MSW, LCSW

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Miki Johnston, MSW, LCSW

Therapist in private practice for teens, young adults, woman and parents. National Public Speaker on topics related to teen development and parenting.

Change is difficult! As an emotional health and relationship advocate, my relatable style provides a supportive therapeutic environment where my clients can explore and understand the connection between their emotions and behavior patterns. Whether your issues are situational or rooted in your past, I am passionate about instilling hope and empowering my clients to cultivate the tools they need to

navigate life’s challenges and gain a greater sense of balance, resilience, and well-being. My education, clinical experience, and 20 years counseling women and adolescents have prepared me to become specialized in the areas of adolescent social and emotional struggles, women’s issues, domestic violence, teen dating violence, parent-child conflict, stress management, body image, depression, and anxiety. Call, email or message me to schedule an appointment or make a referral.

07/25/2025

This question is on the minds of lots of rising college freshman (and their parents).

There is definitely not a one-size-fits-all answer to this question.

The best way to make this tough decision is for the couple to talk about what they see for the future of their relationship.

College is a time for more independence, figuring out who you are, and meeting new people. The transition from high school to college can stir up lots of mixed feelings - everything from nervous to excited. With so much uncertainty on the horizon, some might feel that holding on to their high school crush might make the transition easier and give them a sense of comfort.

Consider these few things when deciding to stay together or break up:

⁉️Are you both on the same page about what you want?
⁉️Are you both “all in” on this decision?
⁉️Are you staying together out of love or fear (or because you’re scared of change)?
⁉️Will staying together prevent either of you from exploring your newfound independence, making new friends and going to parties?
⁉️What is the reality about what YOUR long distance relationships will look like?
⁉️How has your relationship handled “space” in the past (does it make either of you jealous, insecure, or possessive)?
⁉️Are you supportive of each other’s freedom and independence?
⁉️Are you staying together to avoid upsetting your BF/GF?
⁉️Do you feel pressured to break up (or stay together) because your friends and parents are telling you that’s what you should do?
⁉️Are either of you afraid of change?

Lots to think about! 🤦🏻‍♀️

What’s most important is to be able to have an open and honest conversation with your BF/GF (and yourself). Listen to your partner‘s point of view (and the little voice in your head) so you can decide what’s best for your unique relationship.

If you’re meant to be together, your time apart will make the path forward more clear.

07/06/2025

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06/30/2025

This isn’t a PSA about everything you need to accomplish in the next 45 or so days. It’s a gentle reminder to soak up the time you have left with your almost-college freshman, while they’re still under your roof. This is the only thing worth being “busy“ with right now.

I have heard so many moms say (and I have personally experienced) that when they try and make plans or engage, their almost-college-freshman acts disinterested and unavailable. Ouch!

I know that this can hurt! But
I promise it’s not personal. It’s part of their process. Pulling away can be one of the ways they protect and prepare themselves for the reality of the pending separation from you and the comfort and safety of home.

Don’t push! Just be available. And remind yourself this is not the end, it’s just the beginning of the next chapter, for both of you.

06/24/2025

Divorce is one of the most painful losses a person can experience. It’s overwrought with so many conflicting and intense emotions.

In a divorce, like any loss, you will go through the stages of grief - anger, denial, bargaining,
depression/sadness, acceptance, and fear. There will be moments when it feels like it’s never gonna end - thinking you’re never gonna be ok. But you will come out on the other side. Stronger. Wiser.
Capable. Confident.

Let the stages of grief unfold. This is where the healing happens.

“ every silver lining has a touch of gray”

06/23/2025

Here’s a follow up to my grief post from last week. Took a deeper dive into the different aspects of fear as the sixth stage of grief that no one‘s talking about.

06/18/2025

Kugler-Ross talk about the five stages of grief as anger, denial bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But where is FEAR?! Fear is a very real part of grief.

Grief doesn’t just happen when we experience the death of someone we care about. Grief is the emotional process we go through when something meaningful is LOST.

There are so many types of losses that can illicit FEAR. Yes, death of a loved one but also when our children leave home, when we move away from a place and people that are familiar, when we experience infertility or a miscarriage, our youth, a career change, watching our parents age and deteriorate. The list goes on!

FEAR can often be hard to name because it hides in other feelings—like anger, panic, anxiety, sadness, isolation, busyness, guilt, shame.

So if you’re experiencing FEAR related to a loss, there’s nothing wrong with you. This is a perfectly understandable experience and a natural part of the grieving process.

05/22/2025

is spot on in her book, The Mountain is You!

Understanding the role of self sabotage (the way we unconsciously protect ourselves from something we fear) can help us break free from outdated narratives (stories we were told about our ourselves that no longer serve us), that keep us stuck.

As many of you might know, I’m not big on self-help books. This one feels like an exception to me.

Even when we are uncomfortable, it’s human nature to revert to what is familiar and known.

Small shifts in our thoughts and beliefs can open us up to the possibility that what we have been programmed to believe about ourselves is, in fact not true. This is where change begins.

“The greatest act of self-love is to no longer accept a life that you are unhappy with.”

05/11/2025

I’m one of the lucky ones.

I am the mother of two incredible daughters and and I still have my mom here on earth.

Although there are often miles between us, I can still call and hear my mom’s voice, I can still get her advice, I can still hear her laugh, I can still celebrate and cry with her. I don’t take any of this for granted.

Mother’s Day can be complicated for so many - mothers who have strained relationships with her children, children who have strained relationships with their mother, women struggling to conceive, woman who were never able to be mothers, woman who feel judged for not wanting to be mothers and mothers who lost a child.

The mother child bond is precious, complicated, and fragile. It can stir up joy, grief, longing, ambivalence and love. Being a mom has been a magnificent honor and privilege for me. How grateful I am to love and be loved by my children.

Wherever you are on this Mother’s Day, navigate it in whatever way you need to. If you’re struggling, be gentle with yourself. If you get to celebrate today, embrace it with joy and appreciation.

I love you Gaga, Rosie and May. Happy Mother’s Day 🩷

04/28/2025

You have given her roots to grow and wings to fly. One of the hardest truths of parenting is accepting that we have raised our children to be able to leave us.

For all the moms anticipating high school graduation and thinking about sending your daughter off to college in the fall, I feel you. I’ve done it twice!

There are so many mixed emotions FOR BOTH of you!

I’m so excited about the workshop my colleague, Kelly Jameson and I are doing tomorrow, Tuesday, April 29 in Dallas. We have such a fun agenda planned with so many informative topics related to the anticipation of your daughter‘s college launch. We have a few spots left and would love for you to join us!

You can register using the link in my bio. Hope to see you tomorrow night.

04/25/2025

Class of 2025! Our workshop is just around the corner!

My colleague, Kelly Jameson and I would love for Dallas moms and their college-bound senior daughters to join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 5:30 for this fun and informative workshop.

There will be lots of great conversation, friends, fun games, pizza, and snacks! What more could you want?😉

Registration link is in my bio or you can use the QR code on the pink flyer.

Feel free to share and spread the word to all your friends! The more the merrier!

04/07/2025

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month. Sexual assault on college campuses is a widespread concern. Upwards of 25% of all women will be the victim of a s*xual assault their freshman year in college. 1 in 4 women will experience a s*xual assault as an undergraduate. These statistics are unacceptable!

The best way to prevent s*xual assault is to talk about prevention with our daughters. Know before you go! Some key points to tackle in the conversation are:

🩷You can say NO anytime! Even after you say yes!
🩷Consent must be verbal and mutual!
🩷 Never leave a bar or party by yourself. Always have a friend with you!
🩷 You don’t owe your date s*x!
🩷 Drugs and alcohol impair our ability to make good decisions!
🩷Protect your drink!
🩷 As your mom, I’m always here for you if you need to talk!
🩷 Make sure she has the campus security phone number in her contacts!
🩷 If it looks like your friend is in trouble or in a bad situation, be an upstander, not a bystander!
🩷Know your surroundings!
🩷Trust your gut! If the situation feels off, it probably is. You don’t have to stay anywhere you don’t want to be!

To have these and many other get-ready-for-college conversations, join my colleague, Kelly Jameson and I for our Ready, Set, College! workshop in Dallas on April 29. Registration link is in my bio.

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03/23/2025

Public speaking is one of the best parts of my job! Feel free to visit my website or send me an email to schedule your next speaking engagement! Can’t wait to hear from you.

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Dallas, TX
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Monday	9am - 5pm
	6pm - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
	6pm - 7pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

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+12147275092

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http://www.mikijohnstontherapy.com/

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