- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Celess
Celess Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and depression. People who feel stuck, unheard, exhausted, or disconnected often seek her help. She asks straightforward questions and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Johnson lets clients talk through what feels most pressing. She helps people name emotions and develop coping skills that fit daily life. Communication skills and confidence building are frequent parts of her work. She also supports people through life transitions and crisis moments.
When trauma or intense emotional experiences are involved, she guides clients toward emotional stability and pacing that recovery needs. Her approach includes helping clients recognize patterns such as codependency, control issues, or isolation and then practice different ways of responding. Sessions emphasize concrete skills as well as understanding how past experiences shape present reactions.
She also helps with relationship challenges and communication problems by teaching clear ways to express needs and set boundaries. Clients working through abandonment, infidelity, or family problems are offered structured steps to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity. Johnson names small, doable goals so progress feels measurable.
Celess Johnson describes her work as collaborative and direct. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Many clients who contact her are dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma. One common approach she uses focuses on teaching practical coping skills for managing strong emotions and day-to-day stress. This involves building breathing and grounding techniques, breaking problems into manageable steps, and practicing new responses to old patterns.A second approach emphasizes improving communication and interpersonal behavior. This work looks at how patterns like codependency, avoidance, or control show up in relationships and teaches concrete ways to express needs and set boundaries. It helps with issues such as conflict, infidelity, and family problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit best based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and tracking what helps over several sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations within the therapist's practice area, which can help continue care during life transitions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is straightforward and practical. She helps people name feelings, build coping skills, and set small measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a counselor. That experience includes supporting people through crisis and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a FL LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients within the jurisdiction she is licensed to practice.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session. That process connects you to the scheduling step.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.