Dr. Annie Johansson, LMFT

Minnesota · 14 years in practice

Dr. Annie Johansson is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LMFT, Minnesota: 3196 · expires December 2026
LMFT, Wisconsin: 2442-124 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1578095204 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Annie

Dr. Annie Johansson is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of clinical experience. She practices in Minnesota and has supported people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship strain.

She also has a background in alcohol and drug counseling and has worked in residential treatment settings. Her sessions are warm and direct. She treats people with respect and compassion while offering gentle challenges that help them notice patterns and try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

She aims to tailor each plan to what a person actually needs day to day. Dr. Johansson draws on several approaches to match therapy to a person's goals.

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She brings narrative ideas to help people rewrite the stories that keep them stuck. She also uses trauma-focused methods including EMDR in cases of past injury or abuse.

People come to her for a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting strain, anger, issues with self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and problems tracing back to family of origin or attachment wounds. She also addresses substance use and impulsivity with a practical focus on motivation and change. Sessions are designed to be practical and conversational.

Dr. Johansson supports people who want concrete tools, clearer goals, and a therapeutic plan that fits their life and values.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Annie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Relationship issues
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Body image
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Annie names

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Online support

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and patterns people repeat with others. In sessions the therapist helps identify attachment needs and practices new ways of connecting and setting boundaries, which can ease family of origin or partner-related stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include short homework and skill practice between meetings to test new behaviors and reduce anxiety or depression. EMDR, used for trauma, helps people process upsetting memories so they feel less disruptive; the therapist introduces gradual steps and pacing suited to the person's tolerance.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, history, and what has or has not worked before. Together they will try techniques and adapt the plan as progress becomes clear, switching emphasis when needed so therapy fits the person's life and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video is useful when visual cues matter, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat is handy for brief check-ins, and messaging can support daily skills and tracking. These options help people fit therapy into work, parenting, and other routines while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Her style is warm but challenging, mixing practical skills with narrative work and trauma-focused methods to help people change patterns and reach goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working in mental health settings, including residential alcohol and drug treatment.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential (LMFT) with licensure in Wisconsin and Minnesota and practices in Minnesota.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

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

How is payment and cost handled?

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

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