Johanna Lea , LCSW

Johanna Lea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma who brings more than a decade of experience to her psychotherapy work. She has supported clients from diverse backgrounds and across the lifespan, offering clinical care that adapts to each person’s needs and life stage.

She holds specific training in trauma-focused therapy and has specialized skills in play therapy for children and adolescents. Over the past five years Johanna has continued to work with clients of all ages while placing particular emphasis on the needs of older adults and women, combining her clinical training with a thoughtful, strengths-based approach to help people navigate change and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Johanna Lea uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her work to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps clients explore their feelings and goals at their own pace - it is often helpful for issues related to life transitions, self-esteem, and relationships. CBT is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people dealing with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Johanna works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques from these therapies to fit each person’s situation, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or wherever is most convenient for the client.