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Naeemah Johnson, LICSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Naeemah

Naeemah Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related life challenges. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, meeting clients where they are and working alongside them to set realistic goals and measure progress.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes strength-based, culturally aware care that combines evidence-based methods with openness and acceptance. Her work covers a broad range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, work and career struggles, addictions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Naeemah uses structured, outcome-focused techniques while remaining flexible and nonjudgmental, tailoring plans to each person’s needs. The aim is to support clearer self-understanding, healthier connections with others, and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Clients can expect goal-driven treatment planning informed by therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, attachment-focused work, and skills-based strategies. She seeks to build realistic goals collaboratively and to guide people toward sustainable coping and growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Naeemah often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so people can pursue meaningful goals despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. CBT emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, using structured exercises and skills practice that translate well to remote sessions and address symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting strategies as goals evolve and progress is assessed together. This collaborative stance helps tailor a plan that feels practical and relevant to daily life.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without needing to rearrange major parts of life, while still prioritizing structured, goal-oriented work and skills practice.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, career challenges, and ADHD among others.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The approach is collaborative and strength-based, emphasizing self-awareness, acceptance, and practical goal-setting while using evidence-based techniques tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Naeemah brings 20 years of experience working with clients on a variety of mental health and life transition issues.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
She holds the LICSW credential with licence WA LICSW LW60175042 and is based in Washington.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the country?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

What Naeemah can help with

Naeemah Johnson works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Naeemah works with clients who suffer from issues related to anxiety, depressive symptoms, self-esteem/self-worth, work-related issues, relationship conflict, breakups/divorce, familial discord, grief and loss, and issues related to trauma.

How Naeemah approaches therapy

Naeemah's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman Method.

Experience and training

Naeemah is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington, with 20 years of clinical experience.