Dr. Annie Johansson, LMFT
Compassionate therapist focused on narrative and attachment
Details
| Name | Dr. Annie Johansson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota, Wisconsin |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Annie
Dr. Annie Johansson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota. She brings 14 years of clinical experience and a calm, direct presence to sessions.
Her work focuses on practical steps people can use to manage stress and difficult transitions. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, and challenges around parenting and relationships. She also supports those navigating grief, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and life changes.
Background and approach
Her approach aims to make problems easier to talk through and break into manageable steps. Dr. Johansson blends Narrative Therapy with attachment-focused ideas and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
She also uses EMDR and motivational interviewing when those methods fit a person's needs. Sessions are shaped to match each person’s goals and pace rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Her style is warm and inviting, yet she will also challenge unhelpful patterns when needed.
People can expect straightforward conversation, targeted skill-building, and attention to relationships that matter in daily life. She listens for what matters most and connects it to practical next steps. Dr.
Johansson’s background includes work in residential addiction treatment and clinical settings where trauma and family issues were common. That experience informs how she plans therapy and supports people through complex problems. She works in English and offers a mix of video, phone, chat, and text session formats.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Annie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Annie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Annie among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Annie among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Annie among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Annie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Annie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Annie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Using Narrative and Attachment Ideas Online
Dr. Johansson often draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at how problems are described and helps create new, more useful narratives about identity and relationships.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to notice how early caregiving and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. That perspective helps when people struggle with closeness, trust, or repeated relationship patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she brings in for clear, practical work on thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps break down stressful patterns and builds simple skills for coping with anxiety, low mood, and impulsive actions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The choice of methods usually evolves from what proves most helpful in sessions.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or movement is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can support brief check-ins, homework review, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and caregiving duties.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and inviting while also offering direct challenges when helpful. Sessions mix listening, practical skill-building, and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in clinical settings, including residential addiction treatment and work with trauma and family issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Minnesota and holds LMFT licensure in Wisconsin and Minnesota as noted: WI LMFT and MN LMFT.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with 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 then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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