Dr. Loree A. Johnson, LMFT

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

Parenting isn’t a clean slate when your path to get here was filled with waiting rooms, losses, medical bills, unanswere...
11/23/2025

Parenting isn’t a clean slate when your path to get here was filled with waiting rooms, losses, medical bills, unanswered questions, or a body you had to negotiate with every step of the way.

When you’ve walked through infertility, loss, reproductive trauma, or years of “maybe someday,” parenthood carries layers that most people around you will never see.

The tenderness.

The vigilance.

The gratitude and the exhaustion.

The fear of losing what you fought so hard to hold.

The moments of joy that feel almost sacred because of what came before them.

If parenting feels different for you, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong.

It’s because your journey reshaped you.

Give yourself the grace your story deserves.

You are allowed to feel all of it… the beauty, the grief, the relief, the overwhelm, without comparing your experience to anyone else’s.

Your path was never supposed to look like theirs.

Save this for a day when you need a softer reminder. And share it with someone who parents with layers, too. 💜

Honor your timeline, not others…Fertility journeys don’t move in straight lines.Some people conceive without trying.Some...
11/22/2025

Honor your timeline, not others…

Fertility journeys don’t move in straight lines.

Some people conceive without trying.

Some spend years searching for answers.

Some navigate loss after loss.

Some need treatment, donor support, or a completely different path to parenthood.

And one of the hardest parts?

The world keeps going….and you feel like you’re struggling to keep up with expectations and societal milestones…

when to start trying, when to stop,

when you should be pregnant,

when you should be “over it,”

when you should be ready to try again.

But your journey has its own rhythm.

Its own grief.
Its own courage.
Its own timing.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation for where you are in the process.

You deserve to be met with compassion, not comparison.

💜 Honor your pace. Your timing. Your story.

Save this for the days you feel like you’re “behind.” You’re not.

11/21/2025

There’s a truth many Black and Brown parents carry quietly:

that even before our children arrive, we are navigating a system that doesn’t always keep us safe.

The fear of not surviving pregnancy or childbirth isn’t abstract. It’s lived, generational, and still far too common. And it changes the way we experience moments like these.

The small ones.

The ordinary ones.

The ones we prayed we’d be here to witness.

These milestones are beautiful… and they’re also a reminder of why our stories, our bodies, and our parenthood deserve protection, respect, and culturally responsive care.

If this lands with you, please know you’re not alone in holding both the joy and the fear. Our community deserves better, and naming the truth is part of that work. 💙

✨ Save it for the days when you need a reminder that your fear makes sense, your joy is real, and your story matters

11/21/2025

What happens when loss repeats itself…and the world can’t seem to give you the answers you need?

In this week’s episode of The Layers We Live, I sit down with Megan Hansen, co-founder of the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association , for an honest and deeply human conversation about what it means to live through recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

RPL is far more common than most people realize, yet so many face it in silence, searching for clarity, care, and community that often feel out of reach.

Megan and I share pieces of our own journeys through repeated loss and talk about the emotional, relational, and identity-shifting impact it can have. We also explore the urgent need for earlier intervention, better collaboration between medical and mental health providers, and accessible support for those navigating this path.

We dive into the founding of the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association, their groundbreaking work in research and advocacy, and the upcoming events designed to expand awareness, education, and connection.

If you or someone you love has walked this path, I hope this episode offers a sense of validation and a reminder that you don’t have to carry this alone.

💜 Tune in and share with someone who may need this conversation today.

🎧 Listen to the episode →

Supporting someone through infertility or loss doesn’t require perfect words or the “right” advice.Often, what people re...
11/19/2025

Supporting someone through infertility or loss doesn’t require perfect words or the “right” advice.

Often, what people remember most are the small, steady gestures…the friend who checked in after an appointment, the colleague who offered a little flexibility at work, or the person who simply said, “I’m here if you want to talk.”

Infertility or loss can feel isolating, tender, and unpredictable.

If someone in your life is moving through this, your presence can make more of a difference than you realize.

Swipe through for gentle ways to support a friend or colleague during this tender season.

If this resonates, save it for later or share it with someone who might need a little guidance on how to show up.

A lot of us are carrying the weight of the recent videos of pregnant Black women being denied care. For some, it’s shock...
11/18/2025

A lot of us are carrying the weight of the recent videos of pregnant Black women being denied care. For some, it’s shock. For others, it’s a familiar ache, a reminder of fears you’ve learned to push down just to get through your day.

These aren’t just “viral moments.”

These are lived realities for Black and Brown people.

They’re connected to history, data, and the stories so many of us hold quietly.

If you’re on a fertility journey, healing from loss, pregnant after loss, or simply trying to build your family in a world that doesn’t always protect you… these videos can hit even harder.

If you’re feeling anxious, angry, confused, overwhelmed, or afraid for your own safety, your body is responding to something real.

Nothing is “too much.” Nothing is “dramatic.”

You deserve care that listens.

Care that responds.

Care that honors your fears, your instincts, and your life.

If these videos stirred something in you, I hope you give yourself permission to slow down, breathe, and reach for your people.

Sending love and grounding to anyone who needs it today and always. 💜

When I think back on my own grief journey, the things that stayed with me weren’t the big moments. They were the *small,...
11/17/2025

When I think back on my own grief journey, the things that stayed with me weren’t the big moments. They were the *small, meaningful gestures.*

The quiet presence of someone who showed up.

A surprise text on a anniversary date that simply said, “Thinking of you…”

A gentle word of encouragement that gave me permission to keep going.

Every act of care mattered.

Every bit of support stitched something tender back together. 💜

I’d love to hear from you: What helps you feel most supported in times of grief?

💌 And if this resonates, share it with a friend or your community. It may be the gentle nudge someone needs to feel less alone… or to show up with a little more intention for someone navigating loss.

11/16/2025

Grief has a way of making you feel painfully alone, even when people care deeply.

Most of what we carry in grief is invisible: the memories, the daily waves, the moments that hit without warning, the questions we don’t have words for.

And because grief doesn’t always look dramatic or outwardly “big,” others may not realize just how heavy it is.

But sometimes, support is quiet.

It’s the friend who checks in without asking for details.

The person who remembers an anniversary you didn’t mention.

The one who holds you in their thoughts even when you’ve gone silent.

The community that roots for your healing from the background.

You may not always see who’s supporting you, but that doesn’t mean you’re walking through grief without witnesses or care.

If you’re grieving something or someone right now, this is your reminder:

You are held in more ways than you know.

Your grief is real.

Your pace is your own.

And you don't have to perform your pain for it to matter.

If you feel comfortable, share a small way someone supported you quietly, or a quiet way you support others through their grief.

Hustle culture has taught so many of us to push through exhaustion, silence our needs, and measure our worth by how much...
11/15/2025

Hustle culture has taught so many of us to push through exhaustion, silence our needs, and measure our worth by how much we can carry.

But living in a constant state of urgency keeps us in survival mode and takes a real toll on our mental health.

The Soft Life movement isn’t about luxury or “checking out.”

It’s about nervous system regulation, boundary setting, and choosing well-being over burnout.

It’s a reminder that rest isn’t something you earn after you’ve proved yourself. It’s something your body and mind require to stay whole.

For Black women and other marginalized communities, softness becomes more than a lifestyle.

It’s resistance.

It’s reclamation.

It’s permission to exist outside of expectations that demand constant strength.

If you’re learning to slow down, to ask for help, to listen to your body, or to let yourself enjoy ease without guilt—you’re doing the work.

✨ You deserve a life that doesn’t depend on burnout to function.

✨ You deserve softness.

✨ You deserve peace.

How are you inviting more ease into your life right now?

11/14/2025

In so many rooms, Black women are expected to be the steady ones, the problem-solvers, the nurturers, the ones who hold everyone else together.

And while we often rise to that expectation with grace, it comes at a cost.

Emotional labor isn’t invisible because it’s small.

It’s invisible because it’s expected.

But constant strength without acknowledgment or rest slowly chips away at our well-being. It can leave us feeling unseen, overextended, and disconnected from our own needs.

If this resonates with you, I want you to hear this clearly:

Your humanity matters just as much as your resilience.

You deserve spaces that affirm you, support you, and allow you to soften, not just survive.

🖤 What helps you feel seen and supported in the spaces you move through?

I’m honored to be facilitating a panel discussion on the mental health aspects of recurrent pregnancy loss at the upcomi...
11/13/2025

I’m honored to be facilitating a panel discussion on the mental health aspects of recurrent pregnancy loss at the upcoming ACOOG Live Virtual CME Symposium: Strategies for Addressing Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, happening November 15, 2025.

This important conversation brings together experts to share clinical insights and compassionate strategies to strengthen care for the RPL community. 💛

If you’re a reproductive healthcare provider, or currently in training, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

🩺 FREE for ACOOG member students, residents, and fellows!

Swipe to see the agenda and incredible lineup of speakers. Register today at acoog.org.

11/12/2025

What if the boundaries you struggle to set are actually the path to your healing? 💭

In this episode of The Layers We Live, I’m joined by empowerment coach Dr. Homeyra Faghihi .to.the.self for a heartfelt conversation about protecting your peace, without guilt.

We talk about how boundaries aren’t walls but acts of self-respect, compassion, and courage, especially for those who’ve learned to care for others at their own expense.

Together, we unpack why saying “no” can feel so hard, the guilt that often follows, and how reclaiming your voice can be a radical act of self-trust.

🎧 Tune in to explore the emotional layers of boundary setting and learn how to communicate your needs with clarity and kindness.

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