Latoya Johnson, LCSW
Therapist in Massachusetts
Latoya Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience.
- Licensed inLouisiana, Arizona, Massachusetts, Washington, Texas
- License15095, LCSW-21894, 127703, LW 61519229, 114240
- NPI 1831281922
- Experience23+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Latoya
Latoya Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family strains. She also supports those dealing with anger, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes.
Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what a person needs now. She tailors the approach to each person, working together to set realistic goals and steps to reach them.
Background and approach
Latoya uses a mix of approaches, including attachment-based ideas, acceptance and commitment work, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior strategies when helpful, matching methods to the issue at hand. Conversations tend to focus on patterns, coping skills, and more effective ways of relating to others.
She has worked in clinical settings for over two decades and brings hands-on experience guiding people through crisis and repeated harmful patterns. That background informs how she helps people identify triggers and practice new behaviors. Latoya practices in Massachusetts and offers sessions in English.
She accepts international clients and provides multiple online formats for sessions, so people can choose what fits their life and schedule.
Credentials
- LCSW (Louisiana)
- License 15095 · expires August 2026
- LCSW (Arizona)
- License LCSW-21894 · expires October 2027
- LICSW (Massachusetts)
- License 127703 · expires August 2026
- LICSW (Washington)
- License LW 61519229 · expires August 2026
- LCSW (Texas)
- License 114240 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1831281922 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Latoya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Latoya names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and practical therapies fit online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past bonds shape current relationships and self-view. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, practice new ways of relating, and repair trust and closeness over time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes and translates well to talk-based online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, mood and stress and can include short exercises to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made if something isn’t working or if new needs come up.
Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or work better when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and quick notes when processing emotions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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Frequently asked
What issues does Latoya help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is down-to-earth and straightforward with gentle sensitivity. She works collaboratively to set realistic goals and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and guiding people through crisis and recurring patterns of behavior.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) with registrations in Arizona and Louisiana and practices from Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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