Therapist profile
Alexis Johnson, LMSW
Michigan
Licensed LMSW - Anger and Addiction support
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801091221
- NPI1609118637
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- ACT and CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused steps
About Alexis
Alexis Johnson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions. Alexis also supports people coping with career strain, sleep problems, intimacy issues, and communication breakdowns.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people build clearer thinking and steady behaviors. Sessions typically include learning new coping tools, trying small changes between meetings, and reviewing what works. The goal is improved day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes.
Alexis draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take values-based action. She also uses client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing to explore goals and strengthen motivation for change. Solution-focused ideas are used to set short-term, achievable steps.
Her work often addresses anger linked to relationship strain, workplace frustration, or long-standing resentment. She helps people recognize triggers, practice alternate responses, and repair communication when needed. Practical skill-building and brief experiments are common parts of sessions.
Alexis has experience supporting people through addiction recovery, divorce or separation, grief, and midlife shifts. She also assists with issues connected to veteran and armed forces experiences. English-language work is provided for clients in Michigan, and international clients are not accepted.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Payment varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Alexis commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her practice. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose action that aligns with their values instead of reacting on impulse. CBT focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anger and practicing concrete steps to change them.She also uses motivational interviewing to strengthen a client's willingness to try new strategies and solution-focused steps to set short-term, achievable goals. Choosing the best mix of methods is collaborative; the therapist and client review what feels useful and adjust as they go.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will use the same ACT, CBT, and motivational techniques remotely to practice skills, run brief behavioral experiments, and track progress together.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger connected to workplace stress, relationship conflict, long-term resentment, and addiction-related issues. Anger is listed among multiple focus areas including communication problems and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style for temper and impulse work?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, practicing alternative responses, and setting small behavior changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults through life transitions and emotional challenges.
What credential and location should I know about?
She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan.
Do sessions happen in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work on anger?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.