About Me
Let’s talk! I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience in counseling and teaching undergraduate and graduate social work students. I have worked with both adult and children who have experienced trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ issues and concerns, family conflict, domestic violence, and substance use disorders. My passion is to empower individuals to find their path and their happiness, so they are able to move forward.
My therapy style is interactive, supportive, warm, and empowering. I believe in the dignity and worth of every individual and I believe that everyone deserves compassion. My theoretical approach to treatment is varied but grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I am humbled to sit beside you as you begin your journey to a healthier life. I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , Avoidant Personality , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
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Licensing
LMSW #6801095343 (Expires: 2023-04-30)
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kimberly (Kim) Johnson. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kim has consistently been a wonderful therapist over the last year. I am so grateful to have been paired with her and my life is demonstrably better having worked with her since last summer.
My sessions with Kim have completely changed my life. She listens and supports me in a way that makes me feel understood and like I'm strong enough to face my demons. I'm very grateful for her.
Kim Johnson has been a powerful ally in my quest to begin a new chapter in my life. I have utilized one-on-one talk therapy throughout my adult life to better my mental health. I have had many wonderful therapists in my lifetime however Kim is special. I don't feel like a number on a long list of clients. She genuinely cares. I have definitely grown and gone through some very difficult situations and times since I began therapy with her. I may sound like a commercial here and no, I'm not getting paid to say this...betterhelp, you have made mental health affordable and accessible. Thank you.
Kim helped me through a very tough time in my life and I am so thankful that I was able to meet her. She is a great therapist, very understanding and supportive. She has a good understanding for what is important for me in the moment and also helps me understand myself better and to have compassion for myself. There is no shame or whatever hard feelings with her and she also helps me to see my own strengths. She is very professional and I would recommend her to anyone I know.
I worked with a few therapists with Betterhelp. Kim was the best! She helped me see things in a different way. Very helpful.
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Kimberly is attentive and insightful: she remembers even small details across sessions and, without judgement, attends to things like physical or vocal cues that indicate my mood. She asks good questions and helps me feel heard. Delighted to work with her, and look forward to each session.
I have been working with Kim for some months now. In the short time I have had sessions with her I felt a shift in my life, I am able to better understand myself and my feelings. She is compassionate, understanding, and she doesn’t ever judge me for the things I do in my life. She had a very kind and gentle approach. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help.
Kim undeestands my problem and allows me to grow with my own pace. Incredibly respectful and always a pleasure to talk to.
I have had the pleasure of having sessions with Kim over the past few months, and her support has been extremely valuable in helping me overcome emotional control issues and feelings of unhappiness. She is so caring and lovely, and really provides a safe space where you can feel completely comfortable expressing yourself. She has helped me no end in this short period with her extensive knowledge and skill, and I would therefore absolutely recommend her!
I always look forward to my phone calls with Kim. She is a great listener. She helped me understand the root causes of my depression and anxiety. She provided with me guidance on what to focus on, how to set goals, and how to work towards them. I'm very grateful for the support she provided me as I work on personal growth.
As someone traumatized by another therapy experience, I was reluctant to sign up thinking is it really worth it? Am I going to have another bad experience? And the answer is YES! It’s totally worth it! My counselor Kim made me feel safe, comfortable and accepted; she created a space I can be free with my thoughts. What more can you want from a counselor she is a superhero in disguise and I am happy that I found her through BetterHelp!