Kimberly Johnston, LMHC

Kimberly Johnston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction. She focuses on practical steps people can use each day to feel steadier and more in control. Many come to her for help with relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, mood changes, or life transitions.

She brings 13 years of experience to sessions and aims to meet each person where they are. Kimberly uses clear, straightforward methods drawn from cognitive behavioral work and client-centered listening. Sessions tend to focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and building small routines that make life easier.

Kimberly also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help people notice and name their feelings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques guide practical next steps when motivation is low or goals feel unclear. These approaches are blended to fit the needs of each person rather than following a fixed script.

In sessions she emphasizes compassion and non-judgmental support. She works with people to identify strengths and develop coping skills for urges, impulsivity, grief, or mood shifts. The work often includes setting small goals, practicing new responses, and reflecting on what matters most.

People looking to start typically answer a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. Kimberly encourages anyone taking that first step to notice the courage it takes and to expect a collaborative process focused on practical change.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Kimberly commonly uses cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered listening to guide online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, or addictive urges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected so people can explore feelings and make choices at their own pace.

She also brings emotionally-focused techniques when feelings are intense, helping people name emotions and understand how they influence actions. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person's needs, adjusting as progress is seen.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different lifestyles. Video calls let people work face to face and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or camera use feels stressful. Live chat and text messaging support frequent check-ins, short reflections, or quick problem-solving between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy days.