- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Tamika
Tamika Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, and related challenges. She focuses on practical support and steady progress while recognizing how hard it can feel to ask for help.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her stated approaches alongside client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies. Sessions emphasize identifying emotional patterns, naming difficult feelings, and strengthening coping skills. Tamika describes therapy as a collaborative effort where the client’s strengths guide the process.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with people who have experienced acute, chronic, and complex trauma as well as mood disorders and post-traumatic stress. She also lists experience with grief, self-harm, domestic violence, caregiver stress, blended family issues, chronic illness, and multicultural concerns.
In sessions she combines talk-based methods with mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Tamika values steady, patient work and celebrates small steps forward while addressing setbacks constructively.
People can expect a straightforward approach that focuses on goals, emotional awareness, and practical skills. She asks clients to take part in setting goals and tracking progress so therapy remains focused and useful.
How Tamika uses EFT, client-centered work and CBT online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying core emotional responses and how those feelings shape the patterns people get stuck in. It can help when emotions are hard to name and when relationship or attachment patterns keep repeating.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely and helps the client map goals and make decisions that feel right to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan if something isn’t working. That way the work stays focused on what the client wants to accomplish.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a work break. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth is limited and not needing to be on camera every time. Licensed professionals can discuss which format will best fit a person’s routine and goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, and related issues.
Which therapeutic styles does she use?
Her stated approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tamika has 14 years of experience working in mental health settings with a range of presenting problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Texas and Arkansas, and she practices in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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