Shila Johnson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
01About Shila
Shila Johnson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She writes plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for anyone who is nervous about beginning therapy. Shila views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for the strengths already present.
She uses that foundation to help people find practical ways forward.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and skills people can use between meetings. Her approach blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion-focused work. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused methods to help people notice patterns, regulate strong emotions, and try new behaviors.
The result is a mix of talking, experimenting, and short practices to build confidence. Shila brings 16 years of experience to her practice and holds the LPC credential and the LCPC credential. That background shapes how she organizes sessions and tracks progress over time.
Her style is warm, straightforward, and goal-oriented. People meeting with Shila can expect a collaborative process. Together they set practical goals, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
The focus stays on what matters most to the client and on steps that fit everyday life.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Montana)
- License BBH-LCPC-LIC-12199 · expires December 2026
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-23902 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1164801858 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shila lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Methods Shila names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
These are the methods Shila names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches for change in online sessions
Shila commonly blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused work to support people in online therapy. Client-centered therapy centers on respectful listening and follow-your-pace conversation, which helps people make sense of what matters most to them and build trust in the process. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches clear skills to reduce anxiety and shift unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-focused work helps people notice, name, and regulate strong emotions so they can respond differently in relationships and stressful moments.Finding the right approach is often part of the work itself. Shila will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. That collaborative stance helps ensure sessions feel useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation that supports teaching skills and trying new behaviors in real time. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into busy days and to share updates between scheduled sessions. Together these formats provide flexibility so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
Shila works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She takes a warm, straightforward, and collaborative approach that emphasizes the client’s strengths and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Montana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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