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Are you in the middle of a challenging time? I help people navigate the transitions that often occur in life; including illness, divorce, and grief related to all types of loss. I enjoy helping people heal from life's most difficult events, such as sexual assault, childhood abuse, religious trauma, medical trauma, acts of violence and other similar incidents. You have inherent beauty and worth. I believe my role as a therapist is to assist and guide you as you move toward a healthier life. You CAN feel better! I have been a social worker for more than 20 years and have worked with people from all backgrounds and cultures. I also taught in higher education for 22 years. I know the struggles of maintaining family and career and the challenge of fitting healthy living into an already busy schedule. It is hard but you are definitely worth the effort. Do you feel anxious? Are you depressed? Have you been panicking? You do not have to feel that way! We can work together to figure out the cause of your distress and then create a plan to help you feel better! You do not have to do this alone. We all need support, I would love the opportunity to be a part of YOUR team! Specialties: I work with people who are struggling with all kinds of issues - relationships, jobs, past events, religious experiences, medical concerns - all kinds of things. First I will ask you to help me understand as much as I can about you and your experiences and then we will figure out what you want - to feel like yourself again or to reach a new and different level of functioning. Credentials & Experience: I fully licensed in Alabama and Florida and I am registered to provide therapy via telehealth in South Carolina.
"In the first couple of sessions, I will try to learn all I can about you and your story and we will explore what brought you to therapy. Together we will set goals that can help measure your progress. I often use Internal Family Systems therapy, but may employ different treatment types to find the best fit for you. The entire process is collaborative - we are partners in your care."
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Individual Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · LICSW, PIP
Laura H Johnson · Verified April 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended University of AlabamaSchool of Social Work, Master of Social Work in , Graduated 1996
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At Affect Behavioral Health, our clinicians offer a range of payment options for those with or without insurance. Part of our mission, "to care for our community," means that we work to make therapy affordable.
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Available both in-person and online
1314 Alford Avenue, Suite 102
Hoover, AL, 35226 map
In the first couple of sessions, I will try to learn all I can about you and your story and we will explore what brought you to therapy. Together we will set goals that can help measure your progress. I often use Internal Family Systems therapy, but may employ different treatment types to find the best fit for you. The entire process is collaborative - we are partners in your care.
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