About me

As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring 17 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating compassionate, culturally responsive spaces for healing across diverse life experiences. I specialize in addressing challenges related to depression, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal growth.

My therapeutic approach honors each person's unique journey, with a deep commitment to understanding individual experiences of social anxiety, isolation, life transitions, and interpersonal struggles. I offer supportive guidance for women, young adults, and individuals navigating multicultural experiences, workplace challenges, and personal transformation.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop resilient communication skills, process difficult emotions, and cultivate self-compassion. My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and a collaborative approach that empowers clients to discover their inner strengths and create meaningful change.


Specialties

  • Relationships
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Compassion fatigue
Also experienced in:
Abandonment , Aging and geriatric issues , Antisocial personality , Attachment issues , Blended family issues , Body image , Caregiver issues and stress , Chronic pain, illness, and disability , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 17

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

IL LCSW 149030443


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Tanya Johnson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Mar 29, 2026 after therapy with Tanya for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is great and relatable

Work with me!