Julie Johnson, LMSW
Psychotherapist
Virtual Therapy anywhere in Michigan.
Contact: jjohnson@riversideprofessionals.com
I love rescuing animals — dogs, cats, and any furry friend who needs a safe home
Painting, drawing, and creating glass mosaics are some of my favorite ways to unwind
Gardening brings me peace (and keeps me outside whenever I can be)
I’ve recently been taking singing lessons — learning new things keeps life fun
I enjoy anything creative that lets me bring beauty into the world
I love quiet mornings, a warm cup of coffee, and starting the day slowly
A warm, steady presence with a caring smile and a grounded, calming energy. Someone who makes you feel safe the moment you sit down, like you can finally exhale.
For over 25 years, Julie has walked alongside people in their hardest moments and greatest transformations. Her approach is warm, caring, and deeply human. She knows that life can bring sudden chapters of stress, discouragement, anxiety, grief, trauma, or feeling stuck and that seeking help can feel overwhelming.
Her priority? To create a comfortable, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly about the things you’ve carried for far too long.
Julie believes counseling is an opportunity to learn healthier coping skills, to uncover your inner resilience, to grow your awareness, and to move toward a more fulfilling, empowered version of yourself. She works from a strengths-based perspective, helping you discover the beauty, courage, and capability already inside you.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, trauma, childhood wounds, anger, grief, or relationship concerns, her role is to walk with you—not ahead of you, not behind you—guiding you toward healing at a pace that feels right.
What makes Julie qualified:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Michigan
Over 25 years of clinical experience across trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, relationship issues, anger, and childhood concerns
