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Zakia Johnson

LPC, MD, LCPC

Zakia Johnson , LPC, MD, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

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About Zakia

Zakia Johnson has built a career on steady, dependable support for individuals and families navigating emotional and behavioral challenges. She focuses on forming lasting therapeutic relationships rooted in consistency, accountability, and practical care, helping clients develop coping tools that apply across changing life circumstances. Zakia has provided individual, small group, and family counseling tailored to each person’s identified needs, with the central aim of strengthening mental, physical, and spiritual well-being so clients can reach their highest potential.

Her work emphasizes practical strategies that cultivate growth in diverse situations - a philosophy she likens to planting seeds that will flourish across different terrains. Through that metaphor, Zakia offers guidance and skill-building so clients can cope and thrive when faced with stress, loss, relationship challenges, or other life transitions. She brings professional credentials to her practice - LPC and LCPC indicate licensed counseling qualifications and MD denotes a medical doctorate - and combines clinical experience with a community-oriented commitment to support lasting change.

Evidence-Based Strategies and Online Support

Zakia Johnson applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote care. She uses skills-based interventions that help clients manage stress, anxiety, and mood changes by building practical coping strategies and adaptive behaviors. She also employs trauma-responsive approaches that focus on processing experiences of abuse, loss, or post-traumatic stress while supporting emotional regulation and resilience. For relationship and family concerns, Zakia integrates interpersonal-focused work to improve communication, boundaries, and parenting skills.



Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Zakia collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She frames treatment as a team effort, adapting methods as progress is made and circumstances evolve.



Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for clients balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and fit sessions into busy schedules while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each person’s situation.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Zakia Johnson have?

Zakia Johnson has 20 years of experience.

Is Zakia Johnson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC, MD, and LCPC. License details are PA LPC PC007496 and MD LCPC LC6316.

In which languages does Zakia Johnson provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Zakia Johnson located?

Zakia Johnson is located in Maryland.

How can I work with Zakia Johnson as my therapist?

Clients can work with Zakia Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Zakia Johnson work with international clients?

Zakia Johnson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Zakia Johnson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-love

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Maryland, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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