Mike Johnson
Michael (Mike) Johnson, LMSW is a licensed master social worker based in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver, with a concentration in Health, Equity & Wellness, and a Bachelor of Sociology from Grand Canyon University.
Mike brings extensive experience across behavioral health, case management, and crisis intervention, working with adults, children, and families in settings ranging from community mental health to group homes, day programs, and schools. Mike builds rapport quickly with people who've been burned by the system, shows up non-judgmentally, treats clients as the experts of their own lives, and never forces an intervention just because he thinks it would be good for them. He geeks out on strengths-based and solution-focused therapy, practices mindfulness he learned as a client in a DBT group, and brings a harm reduction lens to everything he does.
In addition to his clinical work, Mike serves on the Arizona DDD Independent Oversight Committee, where he advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities and helps monitor human rights violations, service quality, and policy protections. He has also facilitated workshops on identity and resilience for LGBTQIA+ youth of color. Mike believes social justice is gained through the redistribution of power back into the hands of clients, and he's committed to building a transparent, equitable, and member-responsive NASW Arizona chapter.