Latoya Johnson, LCSW
Eclectic LCSW guiding practical healing
- Stress and trauma care
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Accepts international clients
About Latoya Johnson
Latoya Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a PsyD, bringing 23 years of clinical experience working with people across age groups and diverse backgrounds. She combines formal training with a practical, relatable approach to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem difficulties, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She individualizes care based on a careful assessment and collaborates with each person to select the most appropriate treatment modality and set attainable goals aimed at symptom reduction and improved functioning. Latoya describes her therapeutic style as eclectic - laid back and straightforward, but tempered with gentle sensitivity when case circumstances warrant it. She strives to be a relatable practitioner rather than a textbook therapist.
Latoya has a strong commitment to supporting people in the midst of crisis, guiding them toward safer ground for healing and recovery from recurrent patterns of disruptive or dysfunctional behavior. Her work also attends to attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, caregiver stress, domestic violence, dissociation, and other complex factors that affect daily life and relationships.
She individualizes care based on a careful assessment and collaborates with each person to select the most appropriate treatment modality and set attainable goals aimed at symptom reduction and improved functioning. Latoya describes her therapeutic style as eclectic - laid back and straightforward, but tempered with gentle sensitivity when case circumstances warrant it. She strives to be a relatable practitioner rather than a textbook therapist.
Latoya has a strong commitment to supporting people in the midst of crisis, guiding them toward safer ground for healing and recovery from recurrent patterns of disruptive or dysfunctional behavior. Her work also attends to attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, caregiver stress, domestic violence, dissociation, and other complex factors that affect daily life and relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Latoya Johnson have?
Latoya Johnson has 23 years of experience working across age groups and diverse demographics.
Is Latoya Johnson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details available: AZ LCSW LCSW-21894, LA LCSW 15095.
In which languages does Latoya Johnson provide therapy?
Latoya provides therapy in English.
Where is Latoya Johnson located?
Latoya Johnson is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Latoya Johnson as my therapist?
You can work with Latoya Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Latoya Johnson work with international clients?
Yes, Latoya Johnson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Latoya Johnson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Treatment Options
Latoya often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and taking steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and problems that involve avoidance of uncomfortable emotions.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence present-day connections and to address issues such as abandonment, trust, and communication problems. This approach can help clients reshape relational patterns and improve emotional security.
Latoya integrates Client-Centered Therapy principles as well, offering empathic, nonjudgmental support that centers the client’s own goals and pace of change. Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process - Latoya works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online sessions provide practical flexibility, allowing clients to meet with licensed professionals and therapists through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from a distance while preserving a collaborative therapeutic relationship.