- Strengths-based care
- Short-term goals
- Calm, practical guidance
About Shila
Shila Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, grief, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She approaches each person with respect and the belief that they know their own story best.
With 16 years of experience in counseling, she focuses on drawing out a person’s strengths. Sessions center on listening carefully and following what matters to the individual. Shila frames goals clearly and works toward practical steps that feel doable between meetings.
Her work uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person’s needs front and center. She also incorporates methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking, Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns, Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment skills, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals.
People can expect a warm, straightforward approach in sessions. Shila encourages small, sustainable changes and pays attention to what’s working already. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the process understandable and manageable.
Shila’s practice is based in Montana and she conducts work in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and arrangements through the platform’s booking process.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what the person says matters most. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, asks clarifying questions, and helps the client set goals that feel authentic and achievable.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions typically include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and working on practical exercises to change behavior between meetings.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotional patterns that shape relationships and self-understanding. In sessions the therapist helps name feelings, track how emotions show up, and build new ways of responding to those emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend elements from different approaches as appropriate.
If you are considering online therapy with this practitioner, confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Discuss with the therapist how to structure sessions for your routine and which approach to emphasize so therapy can be practical and realistic for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Montana, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shila commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and person-focused, prioritizing the client's perspective and practical steps that can be used between sessions.
What kind of background does she bring?
She has 16 years of experience in counseling and emphasizes drawing out a client's strengths while working toward clear goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Montana.
Which language options are available?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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