Maggie Johnson

Calm, practical support for change

LPCC Minnesota

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Maggie

Maggie Johnson is an LPCC based in Minnesota who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, trauma, anger, relationship strains, grief, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on nearly a decade of clinical experience to support clients dealing with self-esteem, intimacy and family issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and career stresses, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment and communication problems, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and problems related to substance use and recovery.

Her practice centers on a collaborative, goal-oriented style that blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed strategies. Maggie uses cognitive restructuring to address unhelpful thinking patterns, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, and motivational interviewing and narrative approaches to explore values and create workable change.

The result is a practical, relational approach aimed at helping clients build coping skills and chart realistic steps forward. Clients in Minnesota can expect professional, empathetic care from someone who balances evidence-informed methods with attention to each person’s story and strengths.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this means learning skills like cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address patterns that contribute to distress.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a strong therapeutic relationship. This approach helps clients feel heard and supported while they explore values, make decisions, and work toward personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maggie collaborates with each person to determine what methods fit their needs and goals. Together they may combine CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, or narrative work to create a personalized plan that respects preferences and pace.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and geographical convenience. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and allow clients to access ongoing support from licensed professionals in ways that match their communication style and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maggie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, career challenges, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and pragmatic, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and mindfulness to help clients set achievable goals and develop practical skills.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has nine years of clinical experience working with diverse mental health concerns including substance use, trauma, anger management, and mood disorders.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LPCC with the designation MN LPCC cc01126 and practices in Minnesota.

In what language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English