Heather Johnson, LMSW
Narrative-informed therapist focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Heather Johnson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Heather
Heather Johnson is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan who blends narrative ideas with practical tools. She focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and addiction. Her voice is warm and direct, aimed at people who want clear, respectful help.
Heather uses conversation to help people rethink the stories they tell about themselves. She encourages clients to notice strengths and values that have helped them survive hard times.
Background and approach
Sessions are grounded in real goals, not jargon, and she tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Her style draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational techniques. That mix lets her offer problem-focused strategies alongside deeper exploring of personal meaning and identity.
People get both practical steps and space to reshape how they see difficult experiences. Heather has seven years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood differences, grief, compassion fatigue, and attention concerns. She also addresses intimacy issues, communication problems, body image, and caregiving stress.
Her approach includes looking at attachment, abandonment, and how life changes affect day-to-day functioning. Sessions are available through several online formats and are arranged through a subscription model. Heather aims to collaborate with each person to set clear, manageable goals and to adjust the plan as needs change.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Heather works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Heather directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Heather directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Using Narrative and Practical Tools Online
Heather uses Narrative Therapy to help people rethink the stories they live by, spotting patterns that limit options and opening up new ways to describe important parts of life. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and depression. Client-centered listening is central too, offering a respectful space where each person’s perspective guides the work.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Heather will listen to your goals and try different methods to see what helps most. Together you will set clear, achievable goals and adjust the plan as progress or new needs appear.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video lets you talk face to face when a longer conversation is helpful. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or visual focus is limited. Live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins, goal reminders, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it possible to keep momentum between appointments and to choose the format that best fits your day.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, addiction, grief, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Heather blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools. The work balances practical steps with conversations about personal meaning and strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, mood differences, and caregiving stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
Heather holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Heather works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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