Welcome to A Better You Wellness!
My name is Telishia ‘TJ’ Johnson. I am a published author and LMFT in Texas, and an LMFT-Associate in WA, supervised by Rachel Hnizdil in Washington state, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and more. In-person therapy is available in Frisco and online therapy is available for residents of Texas and Washington.
Therapy with me is a warm, non-judgmental space where you can recoup from mental health challenges, build self-esteem, move past anxiety, and create healthy habits so you can live a more meaningful life.
My Approach
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I view problems from a relational perspective. This means that when you come to therapy, I am interested in understanding the impact your relationships, culture, and environment have had on you, both now and in the past. I am viewing the individual family members in the context of their relationships to each other and to the family as a whole. The goals of families and couples often include reducing conflict, rebuilding trust, enhancing communication, learning new coping skills, regulating emotions, and setting clear boundaries. Together, we will identify specific challenges which contribute to conflict and explore ways to resolve concerns.
My Road to Becoming a Therapist and Coach Was Long and Winding
I have decades of experience in various corporate leadership roles, including Associate Director of Learning and Development, Sr. Manager of Instructional Design, and Training Manager, to name a few.
With my robust experience and contact list, I can help you with your resume, online profiles, and interviews, ensuring you put your best foot forward to seal the deal!
I know what it’s like to navigate through the ranks of different industries, being affiliated with the military and spending time in the Mortgage Banking, Health Insurance, and Medical Device industries.
I know that getting promoted is about much more than hard work. I’m here to share this knowledge, guiding you to your dream career.
Embark on a Collaborative and Transformative Journey
Navigating the path to recovery from trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more is a transformative journey. We believe in using a diverse range of methods and techniques as part of the therapeutic process. Each method is designed to address specific challenges and promote healing.
In addition to the techniques listed below, one of the most important factors in your healing journey is the therapeutic relationship between you and your provider. If you feel uncomfortable with your provider, nothing else really matters. For this reason, we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment.
Bring your whole authentic self to therapy and gain new insights and skills to navigate unchartered or difficult territory. Get support to express things that might be difficult to say. Release the past and embrace all the great things in your future. Boost your self-esteem, and feel the new sense of freedom and peace that comes when burdens of the past are lifted.
Therapy to Meet Your Needs
When we work together, I will draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches. Don’t expect a one-size-fits-all therapy approach! We will select approaches that address your experiences and your goals. These may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Hypnotherapy
- Neuro-Linguistic
- Neurofeedback
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
and other modalities to meet your needs and goals.
Some of my Educational Background…
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Northcentral University
Master of Arts in Education, American Intercontinental University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Colorado Technical University
Certifications
Certified Trauma Specialist, Hypnosis, Mental and Emotional Release Timeline Therapy, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
When I Am Not Helping Clients Achieve Transformational Change…
I enjoy reading non-fiction books that mainly fall into self-help and improvement categories. Vegetable gardening is another hobby I have developed a love for over the past few years. I have tried it with lettuce, zucchini, beets, onions, and collard greens. I also enjoy traveling and have been to several U.S. destinations. However, my favorite place, hands down, is Destin, Florida.
I am so grateful and blessed to be the mother of two wonderful boys, 24 and 17. They have taught me many life lessons as they grow and mature. It is gratifying to hear them echo my own words of wisdom or to recognize them covertly applying one of my strategies on me.
Let’s Join Forces
Let’s join forces to eliminate whatever is standing between you and the life you want to be living!
My goal is to partner with you to remove barriers and help you take action to get what you want.
If you’re ready to stop living in the shadows, watching others get the results you want, and instead start living your best life, the first step is to have the courage to book your free consultation.
I can’t wait to work with you!