Dr. Loree A. Johnson, LMFT

Dr. Loree A. Johnson, LMFT Dr. Loree Johnson is a therapist specializing in reproductive health, infertility, and loss.

Infertility carries a grief that most people never see.There's no funeral. No casserole on the doorstep. No one checking...
04/03/2026

Infertility carries a grief that most people never see.

There's no funeral. No casserole on the doorstep. No one checking in after the negative test.

Just you, processing another month of loss quietly, often alone.

I've sat with this grief as a therapist for years. And I've carried it myself.

What I know is this: the grief of infertility and loss don't need a diagnosis to be real.

Something doesn't need to be the "worst thing" to deserve support. It just needs space.

If this carousel landed for you, save it. Come back to it on a hard day. And if you're ready to stop carrying it alone, I'm here. 🤎

👇🏾 Which slide hit closest to home? Tell me in the comments.


03/31/2026

Every year on April 1st, fake pregnancy announcements flood our feeds.

But they aren't a joke for everyone. đź’ś

For the 1 in 6 people navigating infertility, loss, or a two-week wait, the body reacts before the brain catches up.

So please take care of yourself.

Log off. Mute. Protect your peace.

And if someone in your life needs to hear this, send it to them.

👇🏾 Share this with someone who needs it today.


Nobody prepares you for what people say after a pregnancy loss.And nobody warns you how much it can sting when they get ...
03/23/2026

Nobody prepares you for what people say after a pregnancy loss.

And nobody warns you how much it can sting when they get it wrong.

"At least you know you can get pregnant." "Everything happens for a reason."

"At least it was early."

These phrases come from love. But love doesn't always know how to show up.

If you've heard any of these, I see you. And I'm sorry you had to navigate grief and other people's discomfort at the same time.

Swipe for what actually helps. Share this with someone who loves someone grieving. 🤎

03/15/2026

I spent 8 years trying to bring my son home. Four losses. A TFMR. I know this road.

Today is Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Day. đź’ś

And I want to be honest with you: I don’t just show up here as a therapist. I show up as a loss mama. Someone who knows what it feels like to hold hope and heartbreak in the same body.

Today is for the mamas, partners, and families walking the road of pregnancy after loss. You deserve to be seen. Not just “understood” in a clinical way. Truly, deeply seen. 💜

Are you a PAL mama, a supporter, or a clinician? Tell me below 👇🏾

Pregnancy after loss is one of the most emotionally complex journeys a person can walk.And right now, when the world its...
03/13/2026

Pregnancy after loss is one of the most emotionally complex journeys a person can walk.

And right now, when the world itself feels uncertain, when the future feels harder to trust, choosing to try again takes a particular kind of courage.

You may feel joy and grief in the same moment. Hope and terror in the same breath. That is not a sign that something is wrong with you. It's a sign you have loved and lost, and you are trying again anyway.

After 25 years as a clinician and my own 8-year journey to my son, four losses, including a TFMR, these are the five things I wish every PAL mama heard on day one.

Swipe through. Save this for a hard day. And share it with someone who needs to hear it. 🤎

Because you don't have to carry this alone.

~ Dr. Loree

03/11/2026

I didn't come to EMDR looking for a clinical tool. I came looking for something that could actually meet the depth of what my clients were carrying.

What I found surprised me. Going through the training process, experiencing the work firsthand, something shifted that I hadn't anticipated. And I remember sitting with that afterwards, thinking: this is what this work needs.

So I leaned in. And six years later, using EMDR with individuals navigating pregnancy loss and reproductive trauma, I can tell you that truly understanding this work from the inside changes everything about how you show up for someone else.

EMDR doesn't erase grief. It changes your relationship to it.

If you've been curious about EMDR for your own fertility journey, drop your questions below 👇🏾

And if you're a clinician working with clients experiencing loss, I see you too. Drop a 🙋🏾‍♀️ below.

03/07/2026

In the reproductive space, gender quality means more than representation.

It means that when a Black woman says "something doesn't feel right," she is believed. Immediately.

It means infertility is treated as the medical and emotional reality it is...not a private failure to hide.

It means pregnancy loss is acknowledged, grieved, and supported, not minimized with "at least you know you can get pregnant."

It means every person is trusted as the expert of their own body. Every path to family - or away from it - is honored.

This is the world I am working toward. In my therapy room. In this community. And in my story.

Because how we care for people in their most vulnerable seasons says everything about who we are.

Happy International Women's Day! 🤍

~ Dr. Loree

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03/06/2026

"I used to go on long walks just hoping to spot a rainbow. That was my prayer during pregnancy after loss."

Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month honors the layered, tender experience of carrying new life after loss.

In this space, hope and grief often coexist.

The symbol of the rainbow baby reminds us that the beauty of a rainbow does not erase the storm that came before it. The clouds may still linger. The memories do not disappear. And yet, there is also light, a guarded promise of possibility, of life unfolding again.

As a therapist and a loss mama of 4, including a TFMR, I've witnessed this courage up close...and lived it myself.

This month creates space for all of it...the courage, the fear, the grief, and the stubborn, beautiful hope.

For those walking this path: I see you. Possibly holding your breath between appointments. Bracing yourself before ultrasounds. Waiting for the other shoe to drop, even in moments that are meant to feel joyful.

On the days when I felt fragile, I sought comfort in long walks, watching for rainbows, and the snuggles of my dog. 🤍

For those who are a little further along: what would you gently offer someone who is pregnant after loss?

What do you wish someone had told you?

I'd love to hear from you below. 👇🏾

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12/22/2025

As this year comes to a close, I’m holding so much gratitude...for family, health, and the community that shows up in big and small ways.

Many of you followed my mother’s journey, and I’m happy to share that she has fully recovered. Look at that smile! 🙂

From my family to yours, wishing you peace, joy, and gentle moments this holiday season.

Happy Holidays ✨

12/10/2025

In this week’s episode, Barbie Chapman and I dive deep into the lived reality of “weathering,” the way chronic stress and systemic inequities leave lasting marks on the body, especially for Black women.

We talk about what it means to carry stress that isn’t just personal, but generational… and how healing isn’t only about what *we* do, but also about who stands with us.

Barbie shares her powerful journey of stepping away from corporate life to reclaim her health, offering an honest look at vulnerability, boundaries, and the courage it takes to choose yourself.

✨ This conversation is part education, part testimony, and fully an invitation:

To slow down.

To listen to your body.

To understand the systems around us.

And to remember that community care matters just as much as self-care.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of “pushing through,” I hope this episode gives you language, validation, and a little more room to breathe. 💙

Tune in and let me know what resonates with you.

Connect with Barbie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeylingartist/?hl=en
Website: https://www.poopism.com/

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Website: [https://www.drloreejohnson.com](https://www.drloreejohnson.com/)
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Fear is part of being human.But so is resilience.So is choosing the next right step, even when you’re uncertain.So is ho...
11/30/2025

Fear is part of being human.

But so is resilience.

So is choosing the next right step, even when you’re uncertain.

So is holding onto hope in your own way.

If you’re moving through something hard right now, I’m holding space for the courage it takes just to keep going.

One breath, one moment, one small step at a time. đź’™

Save this for when you need a little reminder.

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