Alexis Johnson

LMSW

Michigan

Motivational, practical support for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LMSW

License

LMSW, Michigan / 6801091221

NPI

1609118637

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Michigan

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1. • Values driven goals
   • Practical coping skills
   • Nonjudgmental listening

   About Alexis

   Alexis Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) with 14 years of experience helping people through hard life moments. She focuses on building resilience and practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, and low self-esteem. Alexis takes a straightforward, compassionate approach so people can feel understood and move forward.

   She uses motivational conversations and goal-focused methods to support change. Sessions often include steps to clarify values, set manageable goals, and practice new ways of responding to difficult feelings. Alexis combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral strategies when helpful, and keeps the work grounded in what matters most to the client.

   Many clients come for help with relationship issues, communication problems, and intimacy-related worries. She also assists people facing grief, career transitions, midlife questions, and recovery from trauma or substance concerns. The focus is on small, practical changes that add up over time.

   Alexis aims to make sessions collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens for strengths, offers concrete tools, and checks in about what feels useful. Her goal is to help each person build clearer priorities and workable habits they can use after sessions end.

   Based in Michigan, Alexis provides therapy in English and applies methods chosen to fit each person’s situation. Prospective clients are encouraged to note their goals so sessions can start with clear steps toward improvement.

2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It works well for addiction concerns, building motivation, and deciding on next steps in life.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and managing painful memories without getting stuck in them.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to identify what matters and what to work on next.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. This means checking in regularly and adjusting techniques as progress and needs change.
   
   Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. People often appreciate being able to schedule around work, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when days are tight. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions to focus on concrete goals and practical steps.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCoaching

   Also works with

   Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Michigan

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does Alexis often help with?

   She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, anger, self-esteem issues, trauma and grief, intimacy worries, sleep problems, career shifts, and coping with life changes.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses motivational interviewing and goal-focused methods to help clients clarify values and take steps toward change.

   What experience does the therapist bring?

   Alexis has 14 years of clinical experience supporting people through transitions, relationship challenges, and recovery from substance and trauma-related issues.

   What are her credentials and where does she practice?

   She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

   Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.

   How does billing and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with Alexis?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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