Kimberly Johnston

Kimberly Johnston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, depressed, or facing big life changes. Her work also covers addictions, low self-esteem, grief, anger, and relationship concerns. She aims to meet clients where they are and build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps to cope better and move toward goals. Kimberly emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental tone and respects each person's values. Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means conversations center on the person, while also identifying thought patterns and small, doable changes. Solution-Focused ideas are used to find clear next steps when clients want quicker progress. Kimberly has worked with mood disorders, trauma-related struggles, and issues like codependency, impulsivity, and substance use. She often helps people sort through feelings of emptiness, guilt, or difficulty committing to choices. Practical planning and short-term strategies are common parts of her sessions. People who come for help can expect collaboration and direction when needed. She supports clients working on life purpose, building self-love, and repairing family problems. Taking the first step to ask for help is framed as a brave move, and Kimberly aims to guide clients toward sustainable change.

How Kimberly’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard, clarify values, and decide what change looks like for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and habits that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to shift them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-focused way to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change and can be useful with addictions or low motivation. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimberly collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She tailors tools and pace so clients feel involved in choosing what to try next. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or using phone audio when video is difficult. It also lets the therapist and client use worksheets, thought logs, and structured exercises together in real time to support progress.