Ja'Nera Johnson, LCSW, LCSW, LCSW, LICSW — Therapist in District of Columbia

Hi there, I'm Ja'Nera!

EMDR-trained and trauma-informed therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, attachment wounds, emotion regulation, and self-esteem. My approach is collaborative, candid, nonjudgmental, and client-centered, helping clients repair injuries, build resilience and identify, and reconnect with the authentic version of themselves.

My focus

I'm comfortable working with a variety of clients from all stages of life. I have experience with treating anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, attachment issues, depression, substance use, and related disparities.

My approach

I am trauma-focused, with experience in various therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, CBT, MI, psychodynamic, and attachment-focused therapy.

My communication style

I prioritize open, compassionate, and candid communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I've had consistent feedback and ratings of being so thought-provoking, helpful, and that "I just get it".

My journey to mental healthcare

I was a former pre-Nursing student who had an epiphany and decided that physical health wasn't the only pathway to healing.

My goals for you

We discuss this as a collaborative approach during the intake process. Our first session is data gathering to discuss the treatment process, temrination and objectives.

Our first session

It's basically information gathering, identifying and prioritizing goals, and discussing the treatment process in its entirety. From there, we discuss meeting times, and I provide tangible resources to use until we meet for the official session.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Interpersonal

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Psychodynamic

+ 11 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

+ 30 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Southern University at New Orleans.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ja'Nera Johnson