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Jameshia Johnson

Jameshia Johnson, LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

Relationship-focused therapist for intimacy concerns

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Experience

8+ years

Credentials

LMSW

Languages

English

Based in

Michigan

  • Attachment-informed
  • Goal oriented
  • Empathetic listener

About Jameshia

Jameshia Johnson, LMSW, uses relationship-focused approaches to help people facing intimacy and sexual concerns alongside stress and mood struggles. She brings eight years of clinical experience and aims to listen first, then work toward clear goals people can use in day-to-day life.

She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations often focus on patterns in relationships, unhelpful thoughts, and small steps that make a real difference. Jameshia says therapy should feel honest and nonjudgmental, and she aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of her.

Her background includes work with people managing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. She also supports those coping with parenting challenges, caregiver strain, and life transitions. Intimacy-related issues are among the concerns she addresses alongside broader relationship and communication problems.

Clinically she draws on attachment-focused and client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral methods, EMDR, and the Gottman Method to guide sessions. Those approaches are used to identify unhelpful patterns, process painful memories, and build new interaction habits.

Jameshia practices in Michigan and carries the credential Licensed Master Social Worker, abbreviated LMSW. She conducts sessions in English and does not work with international clients. If someone wants to begin, she asks them to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape present connections. Online sessions using this approach help people notice those patterns and practice new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing unhelpful habits in daily life. EMDR helps people process distressing memories by using guided attention and is often used when trauma memories interfere with current functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, symptoms, and what feels most comfortable. Together they decide whether an attachment focus, CBT, EMDR, or a mix makes the most sense and then adjust as work progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or caregiving. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular check-ins and practice new skills between meetings. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm available session options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

License details

LMSW · Michigan
6801105942
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1427572197

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Jameshia works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and relationship or communication problems.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a practical, goal-oriented style that is honest and nonjudgmental, focusing on patterns, skills, and steps people can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, and parents on relationship stress, mood concerns, and life changes.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the credential Licensed Master Social Worker, abbreviated LMSW, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the provided information; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription 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 then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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