Sandra Johnson, LMFT, LPC

Sandra Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience in the mental health field. Based in Louisiana, she blends clinical training and practical experience to support people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns.

Sandra views life events as part of an unfolding journey and offers a holistic, strengths-oriented approach to wellness. Grounded in a cognitive-behavioral framework, she helps clients examine the patterns of thought, emotion and behavior that interfere with daily functioning, while integrating other methods to meet each person’s unique needs. Her practice also addresses attachment issues, body image, obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, young adult transitions, forgiveness, impulsivity and compassion fatigue.

Wellness is framed as an ongoing process in Sandra’s work, whether someone is seeking prevention, recovery or support during a major life transition. She collaborates with individuals and families to assess current functioning, set realistic goals, and apply strategies that promote resilience and growth. Sandra welcomes the opportunity to work together as clients move toward improved wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches Suited for Online Care

Sandra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression and stress. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness and is useful when strong emotions, impulsivity or relationship difficulties are present. Client-Centered Therapy is another pillar of her work, emphasizing a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the individual’s goals and perspectives guide the process.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. Sandra collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy with Sandra is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions around work, parenting or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and allow access to ongoing support between appointments.