Shanekka Brown-Johnson , LMFT

Shanekka Brown-Johnson, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), brings a broad range of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals as well as other underserved and underrepresented populations.

Her career has included roles in residential mental health and residential substance abuse treatment, work within schools, and positions at domestic violence and family shelters, as well as outpatient treatment settings. Across these environments she has supported people facing a wide spectrum of concerns and life circumstances.

She specializes in helping individuals with mild, moderate, and severe mental health conditions, with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, life transitions and adjustment disorders, relationship and workplace issues, alternative dispute resolution, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse recovery maintenance.

Her practice integrates several evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This blend of methods supports a person-centered, culturally informed approach that encourages clients to build practical skills and pursue meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of direct clinical work she is committed to personal and professional development and to expanding access to mental health resources through workshops, training, and educational materials. Her work aims to promote resilience, healing, and well-being within the communities she serves and to collaborate with individuals seeking positive change.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can produce meaningful results. For most common concerns - like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their schedule and comfort level, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life transitions.

Licensed professionals offer these options, and if someone wants a different match they may switch therapists to find a better fit. For many people, remote therapy expands access and makes it simpler to get consistent support when needed.