Therapist in Brighton, Michigan,
Karissa Johnson, LMSW
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Karissa Johnson, LMSW
Karissa Johnson is a licensed Master of Social Work in the State of Michigan. She received her master’s degree from Michigan State University. Karissa’s background includes medical and clinical social work. Therapeutic influences include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Karissa believes that in order for a therapist and client to make significant change, building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential. She aims to provide a respectful, safe, and supportive environment where the client and therapist are free to be open and honest. Once a trustful partnership is built, the client’s specific needs can be identified, and therapy goals can be tailored to those needs.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- BCBS Michigan
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network MCR ADV
- CHAMPS Medicaid
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Health Alliance Plan
- Magellan
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Priority Health
- Priority Health Care Medicare
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Populations
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Karissa Johnson. You can also call 517-882-3732 to have someone assist you.
Karissa Johnson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 517-882-3732 to find out Karissa Johnson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Karissa Johnson:
- Aetna
- BCBS Michigan
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network MCR ADV
- CHAMPS Medicaid
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Health Alliance Plan
- Magellan
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Priority Health
- Priority Health Care Medicare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 517-882-3732 to see how we can help.
Karissa Johnson is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Karissa Johnson works at:
Yes, Karissa Johnson does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Karissa Johnson is currently offering In-office visits.