Shanekka Brown-Johnson, LMFT

Shanekka Brown-Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) who works with children, adolescents, and adults from a wide range of backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities as well as other underserved and overlooked groups.

Her professional experience spans residential mental health and residential substance abuse treatment, schools, domestic violence and family shelters, and outpatient care. She focuses on supporting people across the spectrum of mental health needs, from mild to severe, with particular attention to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and adjustment disorders. Her practice also addresses relationship and workplace challenges, alternative dispute resolution, co-occurring disorders, and long-term substance abuse recovery maintenance.

Therapeutic work is informed by evidence-based methods, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Shanekka emphasizes person-centered, culturally competent care designed to empower individuals and promote meaningful, lasting change.

Beyond direct clinical work, she supports broader access to mental health through workshops, training, and educational materials, aiming to foster resilience and well-being in the communities she serves.