Taij Johnson , LPC, LCMHC

Taij Johnson has provided therapeutic services for over six years, tracing his interest in mental health back to high school where he began working at the entry level. He gained hands-on experience as a personal care worker in group home and assisted living settings, and later supported youth as a high-risk intervention technician in the school environment. After college he continued this work as a Protective Services Social Worker, bringing practical knowledge of systems and individual needs to each client interaction.

Those cumulative roles inspired him to complete an MA in Counseling and pursue licensure. He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and has worked across a variety of settings with people from diverse backgrounds. His practice is firmly client-centered, prioritizing where each person is starting from and emphasizing collaboration in goal-setting.

Taij integrates a range of therapeutic modalities to address complex concerns, drawing on cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, trauma-focused interventions, solution-focused strategies, humanistic principles, and rational-emotive approaches. He focuses on practical, individualized care aimed at helping clients reduce distress, improve relationships, and move toward greater peace and potential. He meets clients with empathy and intentionality, tailoring methods to their unique needs and life circumstances.

Approaches Tailored for Online Therapy

Taij Johnson uses client-centered therapy to place the person s perspective at the core of the work - the therapist follows the client s lead, supports autonomy, and helps clarify values and goals. This approach is especially helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and life transitions where understanding the client s experience is central.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT provides practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns, and it pairs well with focused interventions for trauma and coping strategies for daily life.

Mindfulness therapy helps people develop present-moment awareness and stress-management skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It is commonly applied to issues like chronic stress, rumination, sleep difficulties, and persistent worry.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Taij works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for his practice - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect across distances with licensed professionals and therapists who can provide ongoing support.