Marsha Johnson, LMHC

Marsha Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice. She draws on long experience working in hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, hospice, and educational settings to help people facing stress, grief, depression, and major life transitions.

Her work emphasizes the person in the room and the difficulties they are living with. She mixes straightforward cognitive-behavioral and humanistic ideas with motivational enhancement and expressive therapy to help people manage symptoms and make changes. Sessions focus on practical steps tied to each person's strengths.

Marsha has a background in music therapy and has provided services in inpatient units, day programs, and hospice settings. That history informs her sensitivity to people coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, dementia, and end-of-life concerns. She also supports those dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and relationship strain.

People meet with Marsha to talk through coping strategies, rebuild self-esteem, and plan realistic next steps. She works with clients to set goals and try small experiments between sessions. Her style is steady and compassionate, with attention to what fits each person's life.

Marsha practices from Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English. She aims to help people find clearer footing when life feels overwhelming, using practical tools and a respectful, person-centered approach.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Marsha uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral techniques and humanistic, motivational, and expressive strategies. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Humanistic work centers on the client’s experience and values, helping people clarify what matters most. Expressive approaches add creative ways to access feelings and practice new coping skills, which can be useful when processing grief or caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and daily life. Sessions include reviewing what helps, trying techniques together, and adjusting the plan over time based on what works for the client.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also be adapted to focus on skill practice, problem solving, and emotional support in ways similar to in-person work. Ask about available session types when you schedule to find the best match for your needs.