Mikaila Johnson, LSW
Mikaila Johnson is a Licensed Social Worker with more than six years of experience providing mental and behavioral health services within the Maui community. She holds both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, with a concentration in medical social work.
Mikaila’s clinical background includes delivering assessment, intervention, and case management services across diverse populations, spanning pediatrics through geriatric patients. Her experience includes two years in community mental health, where she provided evidence-informed support for individuals with a range of psychiatric conditions, as well as prior work in co-occurring disorder treatment with an emphasis on integrated behavioral health care.
In her practice, Mikaila incorporates a blend of evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs. Her clinical approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She also grounds her work in trauma-informed care principles to ensure emotional safety, empowerment, and collaborative treatment. By integrating these approaches, Mikaila provides a client-centered therapeutic experience that emphasizes both insight and practical tools for daily functioning.
She maintains a strong clinical interest in women’s reproductive and perinatal mental health, including the psychosocial impacts of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Mikaila has completed her doula certification with the goal of expanding integrative postpartum support services for individuals and families on Maui.
Outside of work, Mikaila loves spending time in the ocean - whether she’s surfing, swimming, or paddling with her family.
What Our Community Are Saying
All good experiences. Counseling for myself, my husband, couples, and my son. Also great classes and seminars
Mindful Living Group is an incredible team of caring, talented, and service-oriented behavioral health professionals with a high level of discretion and integrity. The group's providers and staff alike are compassionate, skilled, ethical, and responsive.
Moreover, the practice has served as a pillar of leadership and generosity in the community and a bridge between the psychospiritual and material worlds for almost a decade, with unique offerings ranging from Lakota and Hawaiian cultural speakers to dream workshops, leadership and meditation groups, as well as hosting space for groundbreaking training in new treatments and beyond.
Dr. Nill has been nothing short of a lifesaver! She listens, she observes and makes suggestions that she feels will benefit the needs of her patients. Not to mention her staff who are very patient and supportive of your quality of care. I went from self destruction to a path of peace and self love thanks to the help of Dr. Nill and her staff. Not only has she saved my life, but also my marriage. She has been a blessing to me! Thank you Dr. Nill!
I have known Jessica and Cailin professionally for many years and would happily refer anyone to them. They both have huge hearts, are very knowledgable, and truly want to help those in our community. Cailin is so wonderful with children and always goes above and beyond with each child she works with. Our community is lucky to have such caring and passionate therapists.
I have worked professionally for this group and find them to be a great resource for the community. They have excellent therapists, and I love their community offerings like the full moon and new moon meditations.
Through this sacred journey I was able to make profound shifts - and know I will continue to integrate what I have learned for years to come. So blessed for Dr. Kahu Kahealani, her compassion, wisdom and dedication. For holding us accountable to do "the work" so that we can all remember and come home to the light we all hold.
Mindful Living Group has been a generative member of the Maui community, particularly since the August 2024 wildfires. They have also been critical in bringing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to the people of Maui, allowing countless clients to experience rapid, effective trauma relief. Mahalo nui to the MLG team!
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