The Applied Emotional Intelligence Expert

Specializing in helping individuals, clinicians, and organizations build emotional clarity, stronger relationships, and sustainable wellness.

Sound familiar?

✔ Do you feel stuck in the same arguments or patterns, with nothing really getting resolved?

✔ Do conversations turn into misunderstandings, shutdowns, or emotional distance?

✔ Do you want practical tools to improve emotional regulation, communication, and outcomes?

✔ Are you ready to integrate emotional intelligence more effectively into your clinical work

✔ Are communication breakdowns or conflict impacting team performance?

✔ Do leaders and teams struggle to navigate emotions in high-pressure environments?

Let’s discover clarity and embrace wellness.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

virtual EMDR therapy services

Individual growth

Strengthen your understanding and management of your emotions in everyday life.

Coupes therapy hosted by Linnea Willis of LP Counseling and Therapy Services

Couples Work: FROM CHAOS TO CONNECTION

Gain practical tools to navigate difficult conversations, rebuild trust, and create a stronger emotional foundation. Offered through therapy, structured programs, group support, or intensives, this work helps you move from frustration to connection, understanding, and growth.

Individual therapy for self-discovery and growth

clinical Development

Advance your clinical practice through applied emotional intelligence.

Organizational training and consulting with LP counseling and therapy services

organizational training and consulting

This work supports leaders and teams in improving communication, navigating conflict, and responding effectively in high-pressure environments through research-informed trainings, workshops, and consulting.

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Who We Are


Journey to wellness through evidence-based coaching

evidence-based Wellness

Inner peace and self love through evidence-based therapy services

We are a practice grounded in applied emotional intelligence, committed to advancing meaningful, lasting change across individuals, relationships, and systems.

We understand that many personal, relational, and organizational challenges are shaped by how emotions are experienced, interpreted, and expressed. Through a research-informed and thoughtfully applied approach, we bring clarity to these experiences and equip those we serve with tools that foster stronger patterns, deeper connection, and more effective outcomes.

Engaging with LP Counseling & Therapy Services is an investment in growth. It is a process that supports couples in moving from chaos to connection, organizations in cultivating collaborative and high-performing environments, and clinicians in strengthening their practice through more intentional and effective use of emotional intelligence.

The result is more than insight—it is the ability to apply emotional intelligence with clarity and confidence, creating sustainable impact in how you relate, lead, and live.

my story


meet the founder

Founder and Clinician at LP Counseling and Therapy Services, Linnea Willis

As a bi-cultural Caribbean native, I bring a nuanced understanding of identity, culture, and lived experience—perspectives that shape my work as a leader, educator, and expert in emotional intelligence. My clinical foundation includes school-based counseling and diverse therapeutic and managed-care settings, where I have supported individuals, couples, and groups, with a strong focus on helping couples move from conflict and disconnection toward clarity and connection.

I design and deliver CEU trainings, develop curriculum, and provide clinical supervision—translating research into practical strategies that improve client outcomes and professional effectiveness. I have also created systems to streamline clinical workflows and track team progress, and I consult with organizations to strengthen communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence.

my background


couple finding happiness again through couples counseling services at LP Counseling and Therapy Services

I bring a strong academic and clinical foundation, including a PhD in General Psychology, with research focused on reducing aggression and advancing emotional well-being through evidence-based, quantitative, and qualitative approaches.

What sets my work apart is the ability to translate research into practical, real-world strategies that improve relationships, decision-making, and measurable outcomes. I provide culturally competent care that considers how lived experiences shape behavior and relational patterns, while also supporting organizations in strengthening communication, leadership effectiveness, and emotional intelligence.

Whether working with individuals, clinicians, or teams, I offer a supportive and confidential environment grounded in trust and professionalism—equipping those I serve with the clarity, tools, and confidence to move forward with intention, resilience, and lasting impact.

WHY CHOOSE ME

  • As a clinician trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I have acquired the necessary skills to handle trauma issues that arise in adolescence. Additionally, I can provide support for anxiety and depression, as well as relationship issues that stem from these experiences.

  • As a therapist working with couples, I have realized that utilizing evidence-based treatments for couple work is necessary for achieving desired results. I became a certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator and Trainer to train other clinicians to work with couples. I use my knowledge to provide culturally competent therapy that improves couple intimacy, builds trust and communication skills, and assists with the next step in their relationship, even post-infidelity. Being a wife myself, I understand the challenges that come with marriage. Though it may seem like any other dating relationship, I know from personal experience that building a deep and lasting love takes more than just a few fun dates.

  • Welcome to a transformative space dedicated to your personal growth and well-being. As a seasoned life coach and therapist, I specialize in providing tailored support to individuals facing a myriad of challenges, from uncertainty and anxiety to feelings of stagnation. Through collaborative sessions, I guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, fostering behavioral transformations and cultivating a positive outlook on life. Drawing from a wealth of tools and professional experience, I offer practical strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. Your journey towards fulfillment and resilience starts now—reach out to embark on this proactive path towards lasting change and unlock your full potential.

    • PhD., Psychology, Cognition & Instruction

    • M.A., Professional Counseling

    • B.A., Developmental Psychology

    • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Maryland

    • Licensed Professional Counselor - West Virginia

    • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Supervisor) - Ohio

    • Prepare/Enrich Trainer & Facilitator (couples)

    • Gottman Relationship Trained Therapist

    • EMDR-Trained Clinician

    • ACA member ID# 6445932

    • Psychology Today Verified

    • Treatment Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Emotional-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, CBT, Solution-focused, Mindfulness, EMDR techniques, and art techniques

Meet the Team

Tsahai Johnson

I am excited to work with you and support you in building tools for your mental health toolbox. I aim to find the most effective therapy techniques to meet your personal goals. I am a Counseling intern with a Bachelor's degree in Counseling, focusing on youth, individual, and group therapy. I am passionate about helping the whole person (body, soul, and mind). This includes helping people recognize, understand, manage, express, and reflect on their thoughts, interactions, mindset, and emotions. 

    • B.S., Counseling Psychology

    • Trained Therapist

    • Treatment Modalities: CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Person-centered Therapy, Multicultural Counseling, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.