My Approach to Helping
For over ten years, Johanna has supported clients with a wide range of needs. She has worked with individuals who have diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, and psychotic disorders. She supports her clients through challenges such as life transitions, relationships, health issues, and grief.Johanna received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Augsburg College in Minneapolis MN, and her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Depending on each client’s unique challenges and preferences, Johanna uses techniques such as motivational interviewing, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.She provides insight, perspective, resources, and encouragement to best support her clients toward their goals. She helps clients learn firsthand that taking what may feel like a tiny step is what often leads to remarkable changes in their lives. Johanna believes that building a trusting relationship is essential in therapy.Throughout the therapeutic process, she works with clients to ensure their needs are being met, and to identify together the next areas of focus. She strives to build this foundation with clients in a manner that is open-minded, kind, and nonjudgmental.