A. Johnston Therapy, PLLC

07/26/2025

Looking to make new connections and express yourself through music?
A local community music group is welcoming new members, no pressure, just people coming together to enjoy music and connection.

Participating in creative groups like this can support emotional well-being, reduce stress, and help build a sense of belonging which are all great for mental health!

Looking to dust off that string instrument that's been sitting in the basement or closet for far too long? Why not pick it back up and get started enjoying playing again?

Rehearsals for our next concert series start on August 4th, and we'd be happy to have you join us for the Christmas and New Year's season! Please message us for details on how to join!

07/15/2025

We are excited to announce that A Johnston Therapy is now offering life coaching services with our life coach Christina.

Life Coaching is for everyone!! Everyone has struggles, including professionally, personally, and emotionally. It’s part of being human. And sometimes, pushing through it on your own just isn’t enough. Friends can be supportive, but they’re not always equipped to guide you through big shifts like negotiating your worth, finding the right next step in your career, building healthier relationships, or finally getting your finances in check. That’s where life coaching can really help.

A life coach isn’t there to fix everything for you. But they are here to help you see things more clearly, take intentional steps forward, and stay aligned with what really matters to you. It’s about being honest with yourself in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelming.

Life coaching gives you a safe space, solid structure, and steady accountability so you don’t have to navigate it all alone.

Reach out to our office staff today at 701-757-0292 to learn more.
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06/28/2025

Come visit us today to hear about A Johnston Therapy and give Cully some love! We’re at Smiley Playground on N 6th St. It is the 50th year celebration of Smiley Playground hosted by the Near North Neighborhood!

06/18/2025

🌈 "What else is there?" Mrs. Murry's voice was low and anguished. "There are still stars which move in ordered and beautiful rhythm. There are stjll people in this world who keep promises." - A Wind in the Door, Madeline L'Engle

To our LGBTQIA2S+ community: In the face of injustice, heartbreak, and the cruel erosion of vital lifelines , YOU STILL MATTER. You have *every right* to be who you are - as fully, proudly, and beautifully - as anyone else.

At we will not look away. We will not waver. We PROMISE to hold space, to show up, and to support you. We are here for you, not just when it's easy, but especially when it's not. 🎗️💛

06/08/2025

🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Happy Pride Month! 🌈

This June, we continue to celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of the LGBTQ+ community. Our mission remains steadfast: to empower individuals to embrace their true selves, free from fear or shame.

Living authentically is an act of courage and we stand in solidarity with those who do.

This month, we honor the ongoing fight for equality, acceptance, and the freedom to express who we truly are. We celebrate the power of love, community, and the countless voices shaping a world of inclusivity.

To the LGBTQ+ community, We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. Always. ❤️ 🧡💛💚💙💜

05/01/2025

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month!!

Celebrate this important month by treating yourself to a free yoga class with

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and yoga is a wonderful way to do both! This is your chance to join a calming class focused on mindfulness, relaxation, and overall well-being. Whether you’re new to yoga or a regular practitioner, this class is for everyone!

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today and take a step toward better mental health! ❤️

Contact your therapist at A Johnston Therapy or call our office (701)757-0292 for your code today!

03/21/2025

As social workers and therapists, joins our colleagues in celebrating and 2025’s theme of Compassion + Action.

“In the weeks and months ahead, social workers will be called to turn their compassion into action to help our nation address a variety of societal challenges, including the prospect there could be mass deportations of migrants and continued attacks on the people who are LGBTQIA2+, reproductive rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

“Social workers are also on the forefront of helping our nation address a mental health and substance use disorder crisis and chronic income equality that has led to rising homelessness.

“The theme also focuses on the need for social workers to take care of ourselves. Just as airlines instruct passengers to put on their own oxygen masks before helping others in an emergency, social workers must prioritize compassion for themselves to effectively support those in need.”

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02/27/2025

believes all persons deserve the right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness. As therapists and social workers we uphold the NASW's Code of Ethics in which we believe:

❤️ Everyone deserves equal rights, opportunities, and treatment.
🧡 Social workers work to end discrimination, poverty, unemployment, and other forms of social injustice.
💛 Social workers work to promote sensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity.
💚 Social workers work to enhance the capacity of people to address their own needa.
💙 Social workers should promote social justice and challenge social injustice.
💜 Social workers should advocate for fairness, equality, and human rights.

It is an honor to uphold this code and serve all people that we work with. You are seen. You are valued. We support you.

01/29/2025

To those who celebrate, happy Seollal and happy lunar new year! The team wishes you all health, happiness, and good fortune in the new year. 🏮🧧🎎

01/08/2025

As we settle into 2025, A Johnston Therapy encourages you to focus on resolutions that prioritize and nurture your mental health. Consider starting therapy this year, it might be the most empowering resolution you make!
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10/29/2024

Congrats Alana! Alana is now an SEP! What’s an SEP you ask?…

Somatic Experiencing is a body-centered therapeutic approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related symptoms:

Somatic Experiencing was developed by trauma therapist Dr. Peter Levine in the 1970s. It's based on a combination of physiology, psychology, neuroscience, and other disciplines.

The focus of Somatic Experiencing is the body's natural responses to trauma, rather than just the thoughts and emotions associated with it. People can notice and work through any bodily sensations that stem from mental health issues.

The idea that traumatic experiences can disrupt the nervous system is what Somatic Experiencing is based on. This disruption can prevent people from fully processing the trauma they experienced. Somatic experiencing can help change the sensations associated with the trauma, which in turn can allow a person to start to heal.

SE is used in a variety of professions, including psychotherapy, medicine, coaching, and physical therapy. Somatic Experiencing International (SEI) provides training, education, and outreach to support trauma resolution and resilience.

09/18/2024

Shout out to Katie!🎉

Katie completed her clinical hours to obtain her LCSW in North Dakota and LICSW in Minnesota.

We are so excited to celebrate this accomplishment with her and see all the good she does with it!