Therapist profile
Marsha Johnson, LMHC
Massachusetts
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Relationships
Continue with MarshaWhere Marsha stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Massachusetts / 5050
- NPI
- 1528261724
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Massachusetts
About
- CBT methods
- Expressive therapy
- Caregiver support
About Marsha
Marsha Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with 15 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among her areas of focus. She also notes work related to aging and geriatric issues, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, domestic violence, and end-of-life concerns.
Before focusing on counseling, she worked in hospitals, nursing homes, day programs, schools, and senior centers. That background included hospice music therapy and service in inpatient mental health settings. Those roles shaped how she pays attention to practical needs and daily challenges people face.
Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic methods, and motivational enhancement, alongside expressive or music-based therapy. In sessions she talks through specific problems, looks for manageable changes, and draws on what a person already does well. The aim is to form a straightforward plan that fits each person’s life.
Marsha tends to focus on immediate stressors and coping skills. She also addresses longer-term patterns such as family of origin issues and codependency behavior. Sessions cover concrete topics like sleep, eating, managing anger, or caregiving strain.
She works in English and practices in Massachusetts. Prospective clients should confirm current session arrangements before booking.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Marsha uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and managing day-to-day stress. She also draws on humanistic methods that focus on listening and understanding a person’s perspective to build motivation and clarify values.Expressive therapy, including music-based methods noted in her background, can help people access feelings and try new ways of coping when words alone feel limited. These methods can be adapted to suit someone’s comfort with creative activities during sessions.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they track what helps and shift methods if something isn’t working.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people work with a licensed professional while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic approaches, motivational enhancement, and expressive therapy to address practical problems and build on strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a clinician, with prior work in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, senior centers, and hospice settings informing her practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time according to the provided information.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.