Zakia Johnson , LPC, MD, LCPC

Zakia Johnson brings a steady, long-term commitment to emotional and behavioral health, building therapeutic relationships grounded in consistency, dependability, and accountability. She focuses on helping individuals navigate change by offering practical tools and compassionate support that encourage coping and personal growth.

Zakia has provided individual, small group, and family counseling tailored to each person’s identified needs, with the primary aim of improving mental well-being so clients can pursue their highest potential mentally, physically, and spiritually. She frames her work with a growth metaphor - planting seeds that take root across a variety of life terrains - and emphasizes skill development that helps clients thrive in different circumstances. Zakia holds the credentials LPC, MD, and LCPC - LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC means Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and MD denotes Doctor of Medicine - and she integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques into her practice to support meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Zakia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to remote formats. She often employs cognitive-based strategies that help clients identify and reshape unhelpful thinking patterns - these approaches are useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. She also integrates skills-based coping and behavioral strategies that focus on building practical day-to-day tools, such as emotion regulation and activity planning, which can support recovery from depression and improve overall functioning. For clients affected by trauma, her work includes trauma-informed processing that helps people work through difficult experiences at a manageable pace.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Zakia works with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time so therapy aligns with what helps the client make progress.

Online therapy with Zakia offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so clients can receive support in ways that fit their schedules and daily lives. These modalities make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access skilled licensed professionals from different locations, helping clients stay engaged with the work between sessions.