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Naeemah Johnson

Compassionate guidance for practical family challenges

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Naeemah

Naeemah Johnson is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 20 years of practice experience in Washington. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and meets people where they are in life. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon.

Parents and other worried adults will find straightforward support for everyday problems and stressful transitions. Johnson uses an accepting, strength-based stance in the room. She listens without judgment and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way.

Background and approach

Together they set realistic treatment goals and track progress over time. Her work emphasizes self-awareness and building healthier ways to relate to others. Her clinical background includes approaches that are practical and skills-focused.

She pulls from cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking, and from acceptance-based techniques to help clients tolerate hard feelings while moving toward valued goals. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to improve connection and trust in relationships. Common concerns addressed include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, and stress related to work or caregiving.

Additional focuses include issues such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness, and attachment issues. Sessions also address identity and intimacy-related concerns when they arise. Therapy with Johnson aims to strengthen how people view themselves and how they get along with others.

She works with clients to create a practical plan and offers tools to manage emotional overwhelm. The approach is flexible and grounded in evidence-based methods meant to support steady progress.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take action even when emotions are difficult. It focuses on living in line with personal values instead of getting stuck in avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape felt safety and trust, and it supports building more supported ways of relating to others.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different exercises, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time so it fits day-to-day life.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules. These formats allow for flexible timing and let people use whatever medium feels most comfortable for talking through parenting challenges, stress, or relationship concerns. The variety of options helps clients continue consistent work toward their goals even with life’s demands.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Naeemah help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, and career concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Her approach is collaborative and strength-based. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps and realistic goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Johnson has 20 years of experience practicing social work and psychotherapy in Washington.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Washington LICSW with license number WA LICSW LW60175042 and practices in Washington.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English

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