Maggie Johnson, LPCC
Practical, story-focused counseling for life changes
Details
| Name | Maggie Johnson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Maggie
Maggie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar mood patterns, stress, and problems with substance use. She also supports those facing anger, grief, intimacy concerns, eating or sleeping disturbances, and the strain of caregiving or career changes. Her style is straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use right away.
Maggie uses a mix of approaches that match each person’s needs.
Background and approach
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories and see new possibilities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also brings client-centered listening and mindfulness practices into sessions.
Her work is collaborative. Maggie asks clear questions, offers tools to test between sessions, and checks in about what helps. Sessions can include short exercises, questions to try at home, and new ways of describing difficult events so they feel less overwhelming.
She has nine years of clinical experience and holds an LPCC credential in Minnesota. That background guides a practical, respectful approach rather than a one-size-fits-all formula. Maggie aims to help people make steady, realistic changes that fit their lives.
People who choose her often want a therapist who listens, offers concrete strategies, and helps them rewrite stuck patterns. Conversations are guided by the client’s goals and paced to what feels manageable.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Maggie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Maggie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Maggie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Maggie among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Maggie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Maggie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Maggie 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 Maggie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based work translates online
Maggie draws on Narrative Therapy to help people step back from limiting stories about themselves and notice different ways to describe their lives. This approach often helps with identity concerns, feelings of emptiness, and relationship patterns by separating the person from the problem. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Maggie treats the process as a collaboration - she will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your preferences. Together you can adjust pace, pick which tools to use, and decide whether to focus on thinking patterns, life stories, mindfulness practice, or a blend of methods.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video works well for deeper conversations and exercises, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports quick reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping the focus on practical steps and collaborative planning.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Maggie address?
Maggie supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and family problems, and related concerns such as anger and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She blends Narrative Therapy, client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match the approach to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, substance use, and relational concerns, and uses that experience to offer practical strategies.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is licensed as an LPCC in Minnesota; the credential listed is MN LPCC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person's needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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