Layna Johnson

Hello!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist within the state of Michigan, BUT I live in California. I refuse to give up my Michigan roots. I love my state.

I am a graduate from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor for my undergraduate and graduate education. Go blue! I accept Spartans as clients too, don't worry. (Go green! Go white!😀)

I have over a decade of experience in trauma work, grief, depression, managing psychosocial stress, anxiety, building self-esteem, helping people set boundaries with others and own their space in this ever-evolving world, and more!

I believe a diagnosis is only a part of a person NOT the person's entire identity. The truth is, we all have problems, some are just better at hiding them. So, no judgement here. You deserve to feel loved, respected, and appreciated by others, but above all else, yourself. Tell me how I can help and if you don't know, let's figure it out together.

I like to be open, honest, and direct with my clients. I'm here to give you the reality of troubling situations you are experiencing while listening and assessing to see where you are when we meet during each session. I like to help others see the world through more than 1 lens/perspective and ask guiding questions to help you feel empowered to make your own life decisions. I educate my clients on mental health/wellness and mental illness, while providing the necessary treatment to help them reach whatever mental health related goal(s) they have in mind.

I want to know if you have engaged in mental health therapy before and what brought you in today out of all days. I want to hear you from your experience. I want to know what you hope to get out of being in therapy. No need to be afraid, be honest with me. In doing so, I can help you in the most effective way. Since you are the one that took the courage and strength to visit with me, I want to give you space to breathe out your troubles and encourage you to keep going in life. You got this! So, let's talk!