Over 35 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, families, and groups
Licensed Psychologist in Oregon and New York
Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy since 1991
Certified PRINT® Coach
Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University (1996)
Post-masters Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic (1989)
Masters degree in Psychological Services/Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania (1988)
Professor Emeritus at Portland State University (2022-present)
Professor at Portland State University (2003-2022), Montana State University (1997-2003), and San Francisco State University (1996-1997)
Published three books: (a) a self-help book on psychological-spiritual ideas of wellness, (b) a textbook on integrating spirituality into counseling and psychotherapy, and (c) a young adult existential-adventure novel. Visit Books, Podcasts, and Blog pages for more information.
Clinical supervision of postmasters & postdoctoral interns
Executive coaching/organizational consultation
Theoretical Orientation: family systems, relational psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, and IFS
Couple Therapy Models: EFT, IFS, and Gottman
Executive Coaching & Organizational Consultation
Over 20 years of executive coaching and organizational consultation experience
Founder of Rick Johnson Consulting Group (RJCG)
Certified PRINT® Coach
Former Chair of the Counselor Education Department at Portland State University for nine years
Taught graduate course in consultation for over 20 years
Focus on increasing leadership effectiveness, resolving interpersonal challenges, building cohesive and collaborative teams, and facilitating values-based strategic planning
Personalized approach based on unique, integrative Differentiated Leadership model
Addressing The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Lencioni)