LaKenya Johnson, Ph.D.

Dr. Johnson is a Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) who provides therapy for late teens, adults, and couples. She has an extraordinary ability to help people feel at ease from the very first session. Her calm, reassuring presence allows even the most anxious patients to relax, open up, and begin doing meaningful work. Many patients leave their first appointment wishing they had started therapy years earlier.

Dr. Johnson earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit Mercy and completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Wayne State University, where she also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member. She has worked with Michigan Medicine's perinatal mental health program, providing both individual and group therapy to mothers during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She also has experience providing therapy for teens and adults as well as crisis intervention services for individuals facing significant emotional challenges.

While Dr. Johnson's clinical background is extensive, what patients remember most is how approachable and practical she is. She has a gift for taking complex emotional struggles and translating them into simple, everyday skills that people can immediately begin using in their daily lives. Her sessions are insightful without feeling overwhelming, helping patients make meaningful changes that last long after therapy has ended.

In addition to individual therapy, Dr. Johnson provides couples counseling, where she helps partners better understand one another, recognize the patterns that keep them stuck, and develop healthier ways of communicating and connecting. Her thoughtful, balanced approach allows each person to feel heard while guiding couples toward lasting, meaningful change.

Dr. Johnson's research has explored the experiences of Black women during the perinatal period, the impact of support groups in reducing mental health stigma, and the importance of culturally responsive care. She integrates this knowledge into an evidence-based, collaborative approach that is both compassionate and highly effective.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply looking to become the healthiest version of yourself, Dr. Johnson creates a space where you feel understood, supported, and capable of making real change. Her warmth, wisdom, and steady guidance make her someone patients genuinely look forward to seeing.

Dr. Johnson accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield.