Alexis Johnson, LMSW

Alexis Johnson is a licensed master social worker with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on straightforward, practical work to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and low self-esteem. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Alexis also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people clarify values and build self-compassion. Sessions are aimed at real-life change rather than jargon. Her practice covers many day-to-day struggles, including anger, grief, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with big life changes. She also helps with intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues tied to substance use. Veterans and those facing midlife transitions are included among the topics she addresses. Alexis combines a calm, collaborative style with concrete tools such as skill-building, short-term goal setting, and motivational interviewing when exploring readiness for change. She emphasizes small steps that add up over time and works with each person at their own pace. People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where their experiences are heard and practical strategies are offered. Alexis practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. She invites people to bring specific goals so therapy can focus on what matters most to them.

How Alexis Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Alexis commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. CBT helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practices new responses that feel more helpful. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and accepting difficult feelings while taking committed steps toward a meaningful life. Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Alexis will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, or a client-centered conversation style fits best, and the plan can change as needs evolve. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and skills practice, phone can be easier with lower bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can work for brief check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, family, or other routines and to continue therapy when life gets busy.