Matt Johnson, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist
Edina MN
Welcome! While I’m focused on working hard with clients, there’s always room for humor and lightness. I bring my whole self and I invite clients to bring their whole selves into the work, not just the “injured parts”. I love a great joke or an interesting story. I’m endlessly curious about so many things about the world and people.
My approach to therapy begins with you – your goals, hopes, and dreams for the future. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone has everything they need inside of them. I believe people get stuck when they get disconnected from their internal wisdom. Stuck in strategies to try and solve their struggles. Strategies that don’t get them what they need. Strategies that demand a high price. Here you are, taking a bold step towards getting what you need, getting unstuck!
Curious about embarking on a journey of self discovery and healing? I have a deep appreciation and understanding of the profound impact a psychedelic experience can have on the mind, body, and spirit.
My approach to psychedelic therapy is comprehensive and holistic. The work begins with assessment, determining if psychedelics are a good fit. Next is preparation: learning about the psychedelic experience, building an intention, and opening doors within for the medicine to work with. Next is the important work of integration, applying positive changes to your life. In the safe and connected space we’ve cultivated, the focus of integration is to make meaning of past experiences and integrate new insights.
In partnership with the Institute for Integrative Therapies (ITT) in Eden Prairie, I am excited to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. The preparation and integration work would be done online or at the Journey Within office space. While the ketamine experience would be held at IIT in collaboration with one of their excellent psychiatrists.