Karen Johnson , LMHC

Karen Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addictions, and a wide range of life challenges such as career transitions, parenting stress, grief, and changes in self-esteem. Her work emphasizes trauma-informed care and evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients develop practical skills for coping and growth.

She prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and set meaningful goals. Her style is collaborative - she partners with each person to assess strengths, clarify objectives, and build tailored strategies that fit their circumstances and values. Karen focuses on empowering individuals to regain motivation, increase self-worth, and navigate difficult life changes with greater resilience.

Raised as the child of Jamaican immigrants, she brings a culturally aware perspective to her practice and values diversity and inclusivity. Her personal faith informs a commitment to ethical, compassionate care and ongoing professional development. Karen seeks to foster genuine connection and supports clients in working toward the life they envision.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Karen draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's lead, supports self-exploration, and helps individuals identify goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic experiences while building coping strategies to reduce their impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made. This shared decision making helps ensure the plan fits each client's life.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to engage in therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, access care from home, and maintain continuity during life transitions, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused treatment.