MD, LCSW-C
Aesha Johnson, MD, LCSW-C
- Experience16 years
- LocationMaryland
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Aesha
Aesha Johnson is an experienced licensed clinical social worker (MD, LCSW-C) who helps people sort through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related challenges, career concerns, and major life transitions. With 16 years in the field, she focuses on practical strategies that support day-to-day functioning and overall well-being.
Background and approach
Her approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and replacing them with skills that encourage constructive action and clearer decision making. She uses a blend of client-centered listening, solution-focused planning, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral techniques to tailor work to each person's priorities.
Sessions aim to clarify goals, break them into manageable steps, and build confidence so clients feel motivated to carry plans into their lives. Based in Maryland, she brings a warm, encouraging style and a results-oriented mindset that centers the client as the expert in their own life.
Approaches for Online Progress and Practical Change
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship where the client sets priorities and the therapist follows their lead; this approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals around what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting thought and behavior patterns that interfere with daily functioning, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related difficulties. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen a person’s own motivation to change, helping them resolve ambivalence and move toward specific, achievable steps.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each client to decide what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative stance allows methods to be adapted over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy here is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support without travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured CBT work, solution-focused planning, or motivational conversations in ways that fit the client’s life and learning style.
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Experience
16+ years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English
What Aesha can help with
Aesha Johnson works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Aesha works with individuals to help them maintain their mental and physical health and well-being in the least restrictive environment.
How Aesha approaches therapy
Aesha's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Aesha is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 16 years of clinical experience.