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Dr. Annie Johansson, LMFT

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Annie

Dr. Annie Johansson brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Minnesota.

Background and approach

She has supported people through a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and trauma from abuse. Her background also includes work in residential substance use treatment and helping clients navigate attachment and family of origin issues.

Her style blends warmth and direct challenge, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws from evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and attachment-based methods to tailor treatment to each person’s circumstances.

Sessions are framed around practical coping skills, processing difficult experiences, and clarifying life purpose and values. Dr.

Johansson aims to collaborate with clients to shape an individualized plan that addresses immediate concerns and long-term growth.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Attachment-based therapy focuses on patterns of connection and safety in relationships and helps people see how early bonds shape current stress responses and intimacy. It can be useful for resolving family of origin concerns, attachment issues, and relational patterns that contribute to anxiety or loneliness.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a strong option for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life transitions. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing the intensity of trauma symptoms, which can be especially helpful after abuse or other traumatic experiences.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, discuss preferences, and try strategies that fit the client’s needs, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from home, maintain continuity during busy periods, and use shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is warm yet challenging and blends cognitive behavioral, narrative, trauma-focused, attachment-based, and motivational interviewing techniques to meet different needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working as a therapist, including work in residential alcohol and drug treatment settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with licensure details WI LMFT 2442-124 and MN LMFT 3196.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
She provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Minnesota, Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Annie can help with

Dr. Annie Johansson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Annie works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Annie approaches therapy

Annie's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Annie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Minnesota.