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Monique Goodson-Johnson, LCMHC

Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression
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About me

Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, licensed in the state of North Carolina for 15 years. I've worked with clients with a range of concerns and diagnosis, such as, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Abuse Addictive Personalities, Abandonment Issues, Grief & Loss, Relational Issues, Parenting Problems, Conflict Resolution, to just Struggles with Managing day to day task. I operate from a multicultural & open minded perspective and strive to create an honest, empathetic, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. I am passionate about helping people and offer an array of therapeutic modalities and experiences. My Counseling approach may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client/Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy or Reality Therapy...whatever meets the need. I promote a safe space so that you can feel validated, empowered and heard. I am accepting children, adolescents to adults and have experience with individual, group, family and couples counseling.

Professional experience

19 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, 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, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
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Messaging

License information

NC LCMHC 6575

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Monique Goodson-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.

She is an amazing therapist. I haven’t always been the most consistent with therapy. Monique makes the process and fear factor easy!

Written on Sep 07, 2026 after therapy with Monique for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Monique is an excellent therapist, she’s very insightful and in tune with her clients. Her intuition is spot on and it was a privilege to work with her. I would recommend her to anyone.

Written on Aug 18, 2026 after therapy with Monique for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

Down to earth wonderful and caring

Written on Aug 11, 2026 after therapy with Monique for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Monique literally saved my life. She listens and responds with thoughtful feedback. She asks insightful questions and it feels like she cares about me. I have been with Monique since 2022. She has helped me process depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD issues and more. I value my time with her.

Written on Jul 14, 2026 after therapy with Monique for 4 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Monique is great! I highly recommend her, especially for men of color.

Written on May 05, 2026 after therapy with Monique for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders

Monique is a great therapist and I would definitely recommend her to other people.

Written on Apr 14, 2026 after therapy with Monique for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd