Emily M Johnson
LISW
She/Her
The Serious Stuff…
Emily works with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, aging, life transitions and managing emotions. She has over ten years of experience working with adults and families in affordable housing and healthcare, as well as experience with low income, disabled and displaced adults. Emily also has significant experience working with adults with dementia and assisting the geriatric population and their caregivers through the aging process. She also has experience with and enjoy working with teens.
Emily believes in the dignity of each person and treating others with kindness and compassion. She collaborates with clients and believes that every client is the expert on themselves and their needs, and is here to support and guide you within your current experiences. Emily utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques to meet the person where they’re at in the moment.
Emily sees clients out of the Des Moines office.
The Fun Stuff…
Emily enjoys being outside, attending musicals & plays, live music on a patio, cheering on the Hawkeyes, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and traveling.