Greetings! My name is Kimberly Johnson and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with you as a therapist and partner. I would first like to commend you on taking the necessary steps to gain supports at this time in your life. It takes courage and willingness to do what you have done thus far. Kudos to you! It is my goal, as your therapist, to partner with you step by step, on identifying strategies, healthy supports, and the unique abilities you possess as we navigate the obstacles that you feel hinder you from accomplishing the goals you want to achieve.
I am a compassionate, empathetic, solution-focused therapist that is dedicated personally and professionally to this field. I work well with diverse populations and possess the ability to diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues, and exceed challenging expectations and/or goals. I have an innate ability to build trust with others and communicate effectively when helping those I serve.
I have 14 years of experience in Education, Mental Health, and Counseling. My educational background includes Bachelors of Science (Virginia State University), Masters of Counselor Education (VSU), and Masters of Mental Health Counseling (Walden University). I am currently licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in the states of Virginia and Georgia. I hold a Pupil Personnel License (PreK-12-VA), National Board Certification as a National Certified Counselor-NCC, and National Certified School Counselor-NCSC. My work experiences include being a middle school teacher, School Counselor, Clinician/Case Manager (Adult/Children’s Mental Health Support), Clinical Supervisor, Therapist, and Local Human Rights Committee Chair. I am currently seeking a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, with a focus on Trauma and Crisis, at Walden University.
The theoretical approaches that I may utilize may include Client Centered counseling approaches, Trauma Informed practices, Solution Focused strategies, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Reality/Choice theoretical frameworks, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also have a passion for working with adults and children through expressive art techniques, music, and the utilization of play therapy techniques.
I will utilize a therapeutic framework that focuses on your specific needs, that is solution focused, culturally sensitive, and empowering to your path of success. I look forward to working with you in the future. Allow me to help you discover your new beginning. Again, you are courageous and I commend you for taking such an important step in your life.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701009075
NC LCMHC 18383
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Kim is awesome she is a breath of fresh air throughout struggle pain mental health and turmoil. I am so thankful I found her and she found me! I highly recommend her forever and always!
Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s the best thing that’s happened to me.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kimberly, is VERY passionate, caring and knowledgable as a counselor. She Listen attentively and provides therapeutic responses/resources to facilitate healthy reasoning and decision making. Kimberly has been a asset in assisting me to improve my mental health.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Kimberly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve worked with Kimberly for a few months now, and she’s wonderful! She allows me to make progress at a pace that works well for my healing, and she encourages me to feel confident in myself when, logically, I have every reason to be. She is an empowering partner to have.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kimberly time and time again makes me feel respected and heard. She listens intentionally and responds with just the right words or questions to help me better understand myself or situations. Great heart and always a pleasure speaking with her. Whether a heavy talk or not I always leave feeling one step ahead
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kimberly Johnson is very responsive and caring. She is great at helping to explore feelings and the possible paths to resolution.
Written on Jun 05, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes