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Heather Johnson, LMSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Heather

Heather Johnson, LMSW, brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice in Michigan, using a warm, collaborative approach that centers the client’s perspective.

Background and approach

She blends client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, parenting challenges, grief, and career-related stress. Her work integrates respect, sensitivity, and a focus on individual strengths to create tailored treatment plans.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and life context, emphasizing practical strategies and reflective exploration. Heather draws on motivational interviewing and narrative therapy when helpful to support change, strengthen coping skills, and reframe personal stories.

She also attends to issues like intimacy-related concerns, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and communication problems, offering a compassionate space for growth. Clients in Michigan can expect an interactive therapeutic partnership in which Heather helps map steps forward while honoring personal values and resilience.

Her practice aims to empower individuals to navigate transitions and complex concerns with increased clarity and agency.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care



Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring the work to each person’s values and goals; it helps clients feel heard and guides collaborative planning for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and relaxation techniques that support coping with emotional reactivity and attention-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heather works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques over time so treatment can be adjusted as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making therapy more flexible for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow ongoing work between sessions and can make it easier to access care from home or during busy periods, while preserving the collaborative, skills-based focus of her clinical approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Heather commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, addictions, grief, and career or parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and collaboration while using practical strategies and reflective exploration.
What level of experience does she bring?
Heather has seven years of clinical experience working with diverse mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for Heather?
She holds an LMSW with licence number MI LMSW 6801108430 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are available and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Heather provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What does the intake process look like?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English