i am a Substance Addiction profession with 20 years experience working in detoxes, Recovery Homes and other addiction treatment settings. I am familiar with, but not limited to, a 12 Step approach. I am not religious, and prefer to help my clients identify their own concept, or no concept, of a force of the universe. I am accustomed to hearing stories which elicit a lot of stigma and shame. I believe that addiction is a disease, not a choice. I am comfortable working with persons on MAT.
My approach is warm and, where appropriate, humorous, and I am considered very approachable and non-judgement. I support individual solutions to the heartbreak of addiction. I understand the position of family members and friends who have suffered along with the addict, and I can help with appreciating the other persons's point of view. I also have subspecialties in pregnancy loss, infertility, adoption, and parenting.
I look forward to meeting with you and/or your family members to work toward a happy solution.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, First Responder Issues, Hoarding, Infidelity, Jealousy, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW 1032749
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From the start, Johanna was attentive and kind in her approach to therapy. She always listened to my concerns and was willing to pose new ideas and techniques to help me work through my concern in that moment. When I was not ready to speak about something, she wouldn’t pry and would allow us to come back to it later, but she didn’t always take it easy on me either! If something was stopping me from trying an exercise she would push me to give it a try anyway or try to understand what was keeping me from going forward with it. We never had a run-of-the-mill session where she didn’t ask me how I was and what I wanted to talk about. She also wasn’t afraid to speak about her personal life a little bit to make me feel more comfortable sharing so much. Johanna was the first therapist I tried on BetterHelp and was the only one I needed! She really helped me get through this tough time in my life and empowered me to take action and think differently. If you want a friendly face who makes you feel like sitting down with a very wise and attentive friend, I can’t recommend her enough.
Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with Johanna for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is great and very empathetic to your needs!
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Johanna for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I have been seeing Johanna for over a year and I'm not sure where I'd be without her! Even during my lowest points she handles our sessions gracefully and with so much wisdom and real life experience to back her up. I couldn't recommend her more, she is truly a miracle worker!!
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Johanna for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Johanna continues to help me through a very difficult time in my life (loneliness, depression, sleep paralysis, relationship issues, feeling demoralised). She is a great listener and gives honest advice. There is no judgement, and she always provides me with a fresh perspective. I’d highly recommend her.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Johanna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
She is a great therapist and very patient and understanding. It has helped me a lot working with her.
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Johanna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigu
I love her
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Johanna for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder