About Gina Johnson

goodthingz founder Gina Johnson, MSW, LCSW, is a co-owner, life/business coach at Blueprint in St. Joseph, Illinois. She earned her Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Illinois and went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has advanced training in the areas of Life/Business Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma/Loss Therapy. Gina has 14 years experience helping people of all ages improve the quality of their lives.

Gina feels passionate about helping individuals and businesses realize their potential for growth and helping them achieve their goals. As a life coach, Gina works with individuals to achieve a variety of goals that include, but are not limited to, enhanced self awareness, increased motivation, decreased procrastination, healthy stress management, improved organizational skills, increased self confidence, effective communication and interpersonal skills.

As a business coach, Gina helps companies operate more efficiently and effectively by creating atmospheres that promote inner wellness and growth. She works to help businesses create and execute plans to eliminate work performance distractions that arise from destructive workplace politics, organizational transitions and low morale.

Gina also enjoys working as a mental health therapist. She has vast experience utilizing solution focused therapy to treat issues such as: anxiety, attention deficit disorder, depression, bi-polar, relationship problems and parenting skills.

Gina was named one of the 2008 20 Outstanding Women You Should Know in East Central Illinois by the Working Women’s Expo. Additionally, she appears bi-weekly on the WIXY 100.3 Holstein & Co morning show to answer relationship questions and has been featured on WCIA News. She is also a member of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and C-U Networking Group.

Gina also publishes a regular podcast. Check them out at http://www.mix945.com/pages/4993124.php