Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph.D. in International Psychology with a specialization in Trauma Services and an honorary doctorate in Biblical Counseling. With 20 years of experience, Dr. Johnson-Sims has served vulnerable populations across child welfare, psychiatric emergencies, and clinical settings. Her practice is focused on providing psychotherapy to women who have experienced trauma(s) / major setbacks causing anxiety and depression. With an integrated approach, of evidenced based practices she offers care or that promotes growth and healing that honors client’s faith in Christ.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Being so experienced in human services and particularly in the behavioral health field, I've developed the skill of forming relationships through being my authentic self which in turn invites others to be theirs. Besides being approachable, I am strategic once getting to know you in individualizing a plan to help identify the root cause(s) of your challenges and (b) scout a path toward your preferred outcomes with measurable progress.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with women who are eager to improve their life circumstances but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious about the way forward.

About Dr. MJ / Meshanette Johnson-Sims