Heather Johnson , LMSW

Heather Johnson is a Christian-based therapist licensed in Michigan who brings more than seven years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She practices both individual and family therapy and has supported clients coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and substance use concerns. She also works with people who have experienced physical and emotional trauma and abuse.

Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Heather blends several therapeutic traditions to meet each person where they are, drawing on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and strengths-based approaches. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs and goals of each client, emphasizing practical skills alongside deeper exploration.

Heather holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, indicating a master-level social work license in Michigan. She is licensed in the state as MI LMSW 6801108430. She approaches therapy with a belief that clients are the experts on their own stories and that personal and spiritual strengths can play a key role in healing and change. Heather aims to support and empower clients as they navigate transitions and challenges, collaborating to find practical ways forward.

She looks forward to partnering with people ready to take the next step toward growth and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Heather Johnson frequently draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on respectful, nonjudgmental listening and supports clients in exploring their own values and goals. This approach is helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions because it centers the client’s perspective and strengths.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. CBT often involves goal-setting and measurable strategies that clients can apply between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy is another tool she may integrate, teaching present-focused awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can ease rumination and emotional reactivity. These techniques can support clients dealing with trauma responses, chronic stress, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heather collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adapt methods over time so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and Heather also offers live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support and check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access care from familiar surroundings.