Heather Johnson , LMSW

Heather Johnson is a Christian-based therapist licensed in Michigan who brings over seven years of clinical experience to individual and family work. As an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - she combines professional training with a faith-informed perspective to support people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and substance use concerns. She also works with survivors of physical and emotional trauma and abuse.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Heather draws on Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Strengths-Based approaches to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. She centers the client as the expert of their own story and emphasizes existing strengths as resources for change, including faith-based values when clients wish to include them.

Heather seeks to empower clients to navigate life transitions and difficult emotions with practical skills and supportive guidance. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s goals and pace, offering encouragement and structure to help them move toward the changes they want to make.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson uses approaches that emphasize collaboration and practical skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. It helps people who need emotional support, clearer self-understanding, and a respectful space to explore decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress, offering concrete strategies to manage symptoms and build coping skills.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance, which can reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and emotions and support stress management and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heather will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she may integrate elements from different approaches as the work progresses.

Online therapy with Heather is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to fit into busy lives, and make consistent care more accessible for people who prefer remote sessions or need varied communication methods.