Karen Johnson, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma and life transitions
- Trauma informed care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Flexible online sessions
About Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She draws on trauma-informed principles and evidence-based methods to help individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Her practice also addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, coping with life changes, addictions, family and relationship problems, grief and parenting difficulties, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and anger management.
Karen emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach that honors each person’s goals and lived experience. She works alongside clients to identify practical strategies and personalized tools, often integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other focused techniques to reduce distress and build coping skills. As a licensed provider, she combines professional training with a grounded, compassionate presence to support clients through recovery and growth.
Raised as the child of Jamaican immigrants, Karen brings a culturally aware perspective to her work and values diversity and inclusivity in therapeutic relationships. Her faith informs a strong commitment to ethical, compassionate care. Outside of clinical work she values building meaningful connections and is dedicated to ongoing professional learning to ensure thoughtful, current support for those she serves.
Karen emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach that honors each person’s goals and lived experience. She works alongside clients to identify practical strategies and personalized tools, often integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other focused techniques to reduce distress and build coping skills. As a licensed provider, she combines professional training with a grounded, compassionate presence to support clients through recovery and growth.
Raised as the child of Jamaican immigrants, Karen brings a culturally aware perspective to her work and values diversity and inclusivity in therapeutic relationships. Her faith informs a strong commitment to ethical, compassionate care. Outside of clinical work she values building meaningful connections and is dedicated to ongoing professional learning to ensure thoughtful, current support for those she serves.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Johnson have?
Karen Johnson has 15 years of experience in mental health care.
Is Karen Johnson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details: FL LMHC MH16205.
In which languages does Karen Johnson provide therapy?
Karen Johnson provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Johnson located?
Karen Johnson is located in Florida.
How can I work with Karen Johnson as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Johnson work with international clients?
Karen Johnson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Johnson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Karen blends client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with trauma-focused methods to offer practical, compassionate care. Client-centered therapy centers the person's own goals and values, creating space for exploration and self-directed growth while helping with life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms. Trauma-focused therapy attends specifically to the effects of traumatic experiences and helps reduce trauma-related symptoms through tailored, gradual interventions.Karen approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. She works with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts techniques so the chosen approach fits the person and the situation.
Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options that can fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or while traveling within approved areas, helping clients maintain consistency and momentum in their care.