Keshia Johnson

Keshia Johnson, LMSW, is a Licensed Master level  therapist/social worker who has 15 years of counseling experience, with a strong commitment to helping clients of all ages navigate life’s challenges. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Georgia. Keshia began her career in community support services, where she specialized in teaching coping and anger management skills to families. This foundation allowed her to develop expertise in guiding individuals through emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and strengthening family relationships. In her clinical practice, Keshia works with children, adults, couples, and families, providing tailored support that meets each client’s unique needs. She has extensive experience helping clients face grief, loss, and trauma, offering both empathy and evidence-based tools for healing. Keshia is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which she uses to help clients reframe unhelpful thought patterns, process painful experiences, and build resilience. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel understood and empowered. Keshia’s passion lies in helping individuals heal from trauma, strengthen their sense of self, and cultivate meaningful, lasting connections within their personal lives and relationships. 

Specialties Include:

• Divorce & Relationship Transitions

• Anger Management

• Depression & Mood Disorders

• Grief & Loss

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Anxiety & Panic Disorders

• Self-Esteem & Identity Issues

• Life Transitions & Stress Management

• Childhood Trauma & Inner Child Healing

• Family & Parenting Challenges

• Workplace Stress & Career Counseling

• ADHD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Keshia believes that effective therapy starts with understanding each person’s unique story. She works collaboratively with her clients, offering compassionate, personalized support that meets them where they are. Drawing from a range of proven therapeutic methods, which include:                                                                                                                                                                                  

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional well-being and coping skills.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthy interpersonal skills—especially useful for clients facing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

• Person-Centered Therapy Emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, empowering clients to take ownership of their healing in a supportive environment.

• Strengths-Based Therapy Encourages clients to recognize and build on their inherent strengths, fostering resilience and self-efficacy.

• Mindfulness-Based Approaches Incorporates practices that cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and promote emotional clarity and self-compassion.

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) A goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify practical steps and strategies to create positive change in the here and now.
  Keshia believes that therapy is most effective when it’s a collaborative journey. Her goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped with the tools to navigate life’s complexities.                                                                                                      
   Let’s Work Together: Therapy isn’t about fixing you — it’s about supporting you as you grow into your most authentic, empowered self. If you’re ready to begin that journey, she's here to walk alongside you.