Roxane Johnson, MD, LCPC

Roxane Johnson is a psychotherapist and life coach who uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a key part of her work. She brings 20 years of experience and holds an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential. Roxane writes in a straightforward, warm way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and stress. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy struggles, addiction and substance concerns, and mood disorders such as bipolar. Parents who are worn out, people coping with major life changes, and those managing ADHD find concrete strategies in her sessions.

Her sessions combine Client-Centered Therapy with Solution-Focused ideas and Motivational Interviewing. That means conversations are collaborative, goal-oriented, and tuned to each person's values. She will tailor the plan to what you need and check in often to see what’s working.

Roxane aims for a calm, respectful space where people can talk through painful history and practice new skills. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. At the same time she listens for emotional patterns tied to attachment or past losses.

People who work with her get clear homework, coping strategies for daily life, and chances to rehearse different choices. Her approach balances short-term problem solving with attention to deeper emotional wounds. Roxane sees clients in Maryland and works with international clients in English.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Roxane often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to change patterns of behavior and mood; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and many mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so clients feel heard while they name goals and try new behaviors; this approach helps when people are processing grief, trauma, or relationship pain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan as needed. Sessions blend short-term problem solving with attention to emotional history so the approach fits your needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow full face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, and for people who want written reflections to read back later. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and travel schedules while keeping care consistent.