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Michigan

Malaysha Johnson, LMSW-C

Licensed Master Social Worker

Online Therapy
License #68011230834 years of experienceAges 18–70

Hey hey! 

I’m so glad you’re here! Navigating life’s challenges can be tough, and it’s even harder when you feel like you’re not being seen or heard. As an African American woman, I get it—society doesn’t always make space for us to just be ourselves, let alone thrive. But I want you to know: you’re not alone on this journey. I’m a therapist who’s passionate about helping people of color—especially women and young adults—find their strength, heal from trauma, and create the life they truly want. 

In our work together, I use a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strength-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed techniques, which means I’ll meet you where you are and help you build the skills and insights to move forward. Whether you’re coping with past pain, dealing with stress, or just want someone to help you navigate life’s ups and downs, I’m here to listen—and more importantly, to understand.

With experience working in diverse settings, from autism support to foster care and individual counseling, I’ve seen how powerful it is when we create a space where people feel safe, valued, and heard. You are worthy of that kind of care,and I’d be honored to walk alongside you in your healing and growth.

If you’re ready to break through the barriers holding you back, let’s work together to tap into your strengths and move toward a brighter future. You’ve got this, and I’m here to help you see just how much you truly can achieve.

I work with

Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

Treatment approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
  • Schema Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
  • Compassion Focused

Communities I work with

  • BIPOC Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Victim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal Crime
  • Transgender Allied
  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Intersex Allied
  • Currently/Recently Incarcerated

Education

Master of Social Work

University of MichiganGraduated 2022