Dr. Annie Johansson

Compassionate therapist blending systems and trauma work

LMFT Minnesota

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Annie

Dr. Annie Johansson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with 14 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She brings experience from both family systems work and residential addiction treatment, and her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, and ADHD. Her background includes work with clients facing grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar-related challenges, and life transitions.

Her manner blends warmth and openness with gentle challenge, aiming to combine clear goals with respect and sensitivity. She draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-focused perspectives, EMDR for trauma processing, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches, adapting strategies to the needs of each person.

Sessions are shaped collaboratively so that goals and interventions fit an individual’s history and current circumstances. Dr.

Johansson holds LMFT credentials in both Wisconsin and Minnesota and offers services in English. She does not accept international clients.

Practical arrangements for therapy follow a subscription model with flexible cancellation tied to therapist availability.

Integrating therapeutic approaches into online care

Dr. Johansson commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods and attachment-based perspectives alongside trauma-focused techniques such as EMDR. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns in close relationships and early bonds to help address relationship struggles, family issues, and feelings of abandonment or isolation. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and symptoms related to past abuse or traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; she will work with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The process often involves trying specific tools and adjusting the plan over time so therapy aligns with what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access consistent care from home or another convenient location and to use modalities that suit different communication styles and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Her practice includes stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, anger, and related issues listed in her specialties and focus areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach blends a warm, inviting stance with constructive challenge, aiming for respectful, sensitive work while setting clear goals and interventions.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 14 years of experience and has worked in family and residential addiction settings, bringing a range of clinical exposure to complex mood, trauma, and substance-related concerns.

Which credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is an LMFT with licensure details WI LMFT 2442-124 and MN LMFT 3196 and practices in Minnesota.

Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for meeting with her?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does cost and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Minnesota, Wisconsin

Languages

English