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Dr. Annie Johansson, LMFT

Based in Minnesota Online sessions

Experienced therapist helping parents and adults

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Years in practice
14
Credentials
LMFT
Licensed in
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Addictions
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About Annie

Dr. Annie Johansson is a licensed marital and family therapist with 14 years of clinical experience in Minnesota. She brings a calm, direct presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationships, and parenting concerns. Before moving into outpatient work she supported care in residential settings for people with alcohol and drug problems. That background shaped a straightforward style that balances empathy with clear, doable strategies.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are. Sessions usually start by identifying a small number of goals. From there she helps clients notice patterns, try different ways of responding, and build routines that reduce overwhelm.

When trauma or painful memories are part of the picture, she uses techniques aimed at reducing emotional intensity and improving daily functioning. She works with people who are sorting through life transitions, parenting stress, or relationship strain. Treatment plans are practical and adjusted as progress is made.

Her aim is to help clients leave sessions with one or two things they can try between meetings. Dr. Johansson prefers a collaborative approach.

She listens for what matters most and pairs that with specific skills and perspectives from therapies like cognitive behavioral work and attachment-focused work. The pace and focus are shaped by each person's needs and goals.

Focus areas and approaches

What Annie works with

Everything Annie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Annie helps people with.

Approaches Annie lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

How attachment work and CBT translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. In session that might mean noticing patterns in how someone reaches out or avoids support and trying small changes to build safer, more predictable bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior. EMDR offers a way to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing and can help when past events keep disrupting daily life.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and past experiences to find what fits best. Plans are adjusted as progress is observed, with the client’s input guiding which techniques are kept or changed.

Online sessions use video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text let people check in quickly, send short updates, or have brief focused sessions between longer meetings. These options help therapy fit into busy schedules and different routines.
Questions

Questions people ask about Annie

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship issues. Parenting-related worries and life changes are also common topics.

What is her general therapy style like?

Her style is warm and inviting while also offering gentle challenge. She focuses on practical steps and short-term goals people can use between sessions.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She has 14 years of clinical experience and has worked in residential addiction care as well as outpatient settings. That mix informs a practical approach to recovery and coping.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with LMFT credentials in Wisconsin and Minnesota and practices from Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for meeting with her?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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