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Tiniece Johnson

Tiniece Johnson

LMSW

Therapist · Michigan · 12+ years of experience

Practical support for strong feelings and life change

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  • Trauma informed approach
  • Goal focused work
  • Warm collaborative style

About Tiniece

Tiniece Johnson is a licensed social worker in Michigan who brings 12 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people who are coping with trauma, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, anger, and related life changes. Tiniece aims to make the first step feel doable and affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy.

She keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. Clients can expect a space to talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Tiniece pays attention to what matters most to each person and helps set realistic goals for change.

Tiniece uses practical methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She also relies on Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches to build understanding and strengthen emotional awareness. These tools are used to address things like compulsive behaviors, relationship strain, and coping after loss.

Her background includes work with people facing adoption and foster care concerns, first responder issues, multicultural challenges, and end-of-life situations. Tiniece also supports those dealing with addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, OCD patterns, and compassion fatigue. She combines experience with a calm, present approach to help people move forward.

Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person. Tiniece helps clients identify practical steps they can take between sessions. She encourages honest conversation and steady progress over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions instead. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes by encouraging small, meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, compulsive patterns, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tiniece will talk through each method and help decide which fits the client’s goals and preferences. The plan is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue regular work on anger, grief, or trauma-focused goals from home or between obligations. Talk with the therapist when scheduling to choose session arrangements that match daily routines and technical needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Michigan
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LMSW
Languages
English
License (Michigan)
LMSW · No. 6801108640
NPI
1346954393

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Tiniece help with?

She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and many related issues listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is direct and respectful. Sessions focus on listening, making sense of reactions, and trying practical steps that fit each person's life.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Tiniece has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including adoption and foster care, first responder issues, multicultural challenges, and end-of-life counseling.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LMSW which means Licensed Master Social Worker and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment work and what does therapy cost?

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

What should I do to get started with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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