Alexis Johnson, LMSW

Alexis Johnson is a licensed mental health professional with 14 years of experience helping people navigate major life changes and emotional challenges. As an LMSW - which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker - she blends practical strategies with compassionate support to help clients build resilience, increase self-understanding, and develop effective coping skills.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, self-esteem, anger management, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, career transitions, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Alexis also works with families and provides coaching to support communication, conflict resolution, and personal growth. Additional areas of focus include communication problems, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, infidelity, jealousy, midlife transitions, veteran and armed forces issues, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Alexis approaches therapy in a collaborative, nonjudgmental manner, tailoring evidence-based techniques to each person’s goals and circumstances. She aims to create an affirming environment that honors individual experience while offering concrete tools for change. Whether clients seek support for relationship struggles, recovery, or navigating life transitions, Alexis is committed to guiding them with empathy and professional skill.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Alexis draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet clients where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations that require behavioral change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth - this approach often helps with self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and processing life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering structured tools for managing depression, anxiety, and coping challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Alexis works with each person to explore which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy seasons of life, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on the work of change together.