Zakia Johnson, LPC, MD, LCPC

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Zakia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mood swings; this often includes breathing, grounding, and planning tools to use when emotions spike. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories and build tolerable strategies for reminders and triggers, reducing their day-to-day impact. Finding the right approach happens together. Zakia will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adapt techniques to fit. That collaborative process helps match methods to the problem and the person’s life. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for a full conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer brief touchpoints and flexible ways to share progress or get support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, parenting, and other commitments.