Alexis Johnson, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Alexis

Alexis Johnson is a licensed social worker who uses practical, focused therapy to help people manage stress and hard life moments. She draws on 14 years of experience to offer clear tools and steady support. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at real-life changes you can use day to day.

She often helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and challenges with anger or low self-esteem. Addiction concerns, grief, and intimacy-related struggles are also areas she addresses.

Background and approach

Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented so coping feels less overwhelming. Alexis blends several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She uses strategies that help change unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits.

She also focuses on values and small, achievable steps toward meaningful goals. Her approach is warm and non-judgmental. She listens closely and checks in about what is working and what needs to change.

The work is practical - clients try things between sessions and then talk about results together. Based in Michigan, Alexis holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. She offers sessions in English and uses phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps toward them even when strong feelings are present. It helps people live with more intention and tolerate discomfort without losing sight of what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems stuck and teaches practical skills to shift them. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger.

Finding the right approach is a process Alexis makes collaborative. She will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods if something is not helpful. The aim is to pick tools that feel useful and doable in daily life rather than sticking to one style by default.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy schedules. These options let people meet from home, take shorter check-ins, or use messaging for quick check-ins between sessions. For many, this flexibility makes it easier to keep working on goals and to try new skills in real time while still having regular support.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Alexis address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, sleeping problems, career and life changes, and intimacy-related worries, plus related topics like communication problems and divorce.

What is her usual therapy style?

She uses a collaborative, practical style that mixes acceptance and action work with cognitive and solution-focused tools to help people try small changes and track what helps.

How much experience does she have?

Alexis has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LMSW credential and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801091221.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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