Maya Johnson , LMHC

Maya Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career frustrations, and depression. She frames sessions simply and directly, helping clients name what feels hard and try small changes that feel doable. Her tone is warm and practical with a focus on immediate relief and clearer next steps.

In sessions Maya uses expressive arts, play-based techniques, exposure and response strategies, and sand tray work to help people access feelings and try new patterns. These methods are used to help people manage anxiety, process trauma, and build healthier self-image. She offers tailored approaches for those working through abandonment, attachment, body image, codependency, and communication challenges.

Maya has six years of experience and works with adults and adolescents by telehealth in Indiana. She helps people who are dealing with domestic violence-related concerns, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) symptoms, or the emptiness and isolation that can follow life transitions. She also supports parents with fatherhood issues and people navigating blended family concerns.

Her sessions can include art, symbolic play, guided exposure exercises, or talk-based problem solving depending on what a person needs that week. Maya emphasizes collaboration: she and the client choose which tools to use and adjust them as progress is made. This keeps work focused and practical.

To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a telehealth appointment. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Maya uses expressive arts and sand tray techniques to help people express what is hard to put into words. In telehealth these tools are adapted into guided imagery, drawing exercises, and symbolic work that clients can do with simple materials at home. These methods are often helpful for body image concerns, attachment themes, and processing emotional pain.

She also uses exposure and response strategies to reduce anxiety. Online sessions can guide step-by-step practices, homework exercises, and gradual exposures while the therapist coaches and troubleshoots. This approach is useful for fears, avoidance, and certain compulsive patterns.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day life. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and guided exercises. Phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and messaging work well for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and needs.