Dr. Lawanda Ford-Johnson

Promoting Wellness Through a Healthier Mind I believe in promoting wellness through a healthier mind — and that belief is not just my mission, it is my passion, my purpose, and the reason Mental Fitness Group exists. Mental health is crucial for life success. When your mind is well, everything else — your relationships, your work, your sense of purpose — functions better. Just as you train your body at the gym, I take a mental fitness approach to therapy rather than simply treating symptoms. Mental fitness allows the ongoing practice of strengthening your mind — so that healing is not just something that happens to you, but something you actively build, one session at a time. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Clinical Background I am a Licensed Psychologist trained in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, geropsychology, and chronic pain management. My experience spans across various settings, including private practice, hospitals, research foundations, nursing homes, and VA Medical Centers. I have presented at national conferences and workshops, and published on neuropsychological disorders, mental fitness, and culturally competent care. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Therapeutic Approach With 15+ years of clinical experience, I offer a supportive space to discuss your concerns and develop lasting strategies for change. I use evidence-based methods, including CBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, combined with a mental fitness approach to help you handle life’s challenges. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Areas of Focus I believe lasting healing requires strengthening the core components of your mental fitness, emotional, physical, financial, and social well-being, as each dimension impacts the others. Using evidence-based methods and mental fitness strategies, I support you through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-life balance, racial trauma/PTSD, grief, chronic pain, and the psychological effects of ongoing stress. My aim is to help you develop resilience so you can heal, grow, and thrive to live the life you deserve. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Begin the Journey toward a Healthier You Your mind deserves the same care you give everyone else. I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, clarify goals, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit. For more information, you may also visit: www.mentalfitnessgroup.com