Meet Laura
Offering Teletherapy and In Person Sessions
Our therapist Laura Johnson has two decades of experience working with people from all backgrounds and cultures in multiple clinical practice settings. She has experience helping individuals navigate the transitions that often occur in life; including illness, divorce and grief related to all types of loss. She also brings a trauma informed approach to address adverse experiences. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic psychotherapy, religious trauma therapy and grief therapy. She is a Certified Telemental Health Provider and offers on-line and in-person sessions. She describes her role as a therapist as one who guides the individual to create planned change required to live a healthy life. She knows the benefit of focusing on the whole person ~ mind ~ body ~ spirit ~ and the strength that comes from an overall healthy lifestyle that integrates movement, meditation and nutrition.
In addition to her social work practice, Laura taught in higher education for 20 years. She knows the struggles of maintaining family and career and the challenge of fitting healthy living into an already busy schedule. As a clinical social worker she can use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help meet your specific needs.
Laura has lived in Birmingham most of her life; she and her husband enjoy spending time with their two adult daughters, one son-in-law and their large, extended family. She is active with several community organizations and she believes in the future of Birmingham. Laura likes to recharge by reading, practicing yoga or spending time with friends.
Laura received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Alabama. She is licensed in independent clinical practice in Alabama and Florida. When life’s demands lead to feelings of anxiety, depression or other negative emotions, our therapist Laura Johnson believes therapy can provide you with the tools needed to successfully navigate your life.
A Message from Laura Johnson, LICSW, PIP
Are you in the middle of a challenging time? I help people navigate the transitions that often occur in life; including illness, divorce, and grief related to all types of loss. I enjoy helping people heal from life's most difficult events, such as sexual assault, childhood abuse, religious trauma, medical trauma, acts of violence and other similar incidents. You have inherent beauty and worth. I believe my role as a therapist is to assist and guide you as you move toward a healthier life.
In the first couple of sessions, I will try to learn all I can about you and your story and we will explore what brought you to therapy. Together we will set goals that can help measure your progress. I often use Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but may employ different treatment types to find the best fit for you. The entire process is collaborative - we are partners in your care.
I work with people who are struggling with all kinds of issues - relationships, jobs, past events, religious experiences, medical concerns - all kinds of things. First I will ask you to help me understand as much as I can about you and your experiences and then we will figure out what you want - to feel like yourself again or to reach a new and different level of functioning.
I work with adults 19 and up.
