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Online therapist

Dr. Annie Johansson

Practical, experienced therapy for life challenges

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Annie

Dr. Annie Johansson begins from a long clinical path in Minnesota. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - with 14 years of experience.

Her background includes work in residential addiction settings and helping people who have faced trauma or emotional abuse. She sees many concerns often together, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting struggles, grief, anger, and attention differences such as ADHD. Dr.

Johansson also addresses attachment and family of origin issues, adoption and foster care questions, and problems with impulsivity or isolation.

Background and approach

In sessions she keeps the tone warm and straightforward. She listens closely, asks clear questions, and offers practical tools people can try between meetings. She balances support with gentle challenge to help clients move forward.

Her methods draw on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to address thinking and behavior patterns, attachment-based ideas to improve important relationships, and trauma-focused approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - when past events keep causing pain. Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy also shape how she helps clients explore change and meaning.

People who reach out can expect a tailored plan based on their situation and goals. Dr. Johansson works by building a collaborative path so progress feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and on building safer ways to connect. Online sessions use conversation and exercises to help people notice how past bonds shape current reactions and to practice new ways of relating.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple skills to change unhelpful patterns. Remotely, CBT often includes structured talk, worksheets, and small homework tasks to try between sessions.

EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the ongoing impact of upsetting memories. When appropriate, parts of EMDR can be adapted for video sessions with clear guidance and pacing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then suggest a plan and adjust it as progress is made. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit help into busy schedules, to check in between meetings, and to continue care when travel or family demands make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same structured approaches, tools, and support you would expect in traditional sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, grief, relationship concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is warm and inviting but also challenging when needed. Sessions combine listening, practical tools, and guided reflection to support change.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked in residential addiction treatment and trauma-informed care.
Which credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - with licensure in Wisconsin as WI LMFT 2442-124 and in Minnesota as MN LMFT 3196, and she practices from Minnesota.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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