- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed work
- CBT and solutions
About Karen
Karen Johnson is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and the practical pressures of life change. Her practice also addresses self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and career problems.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people set concrete goals and try manageable steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that can be used between meetings. Karen uses clear, evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps.
Karen brings trauma-informed perspectives into work with people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events. She also incorporates motivational interviewing to support change and commitment when people feel stuck. Her background includes work with a range of concerns that often overlap, such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, isolation, and feelings of emptiness.
Her cultural background as the child of Jamaican immigrants is part of how she understands identity and context in therapy. She identifies as a person of faith and notes that personal values can be part of conversation when clients want that included. Sessions are offered in English and she practices in Florida.
For young adults coping with leaving home, starting careers, or feeling behind, she aims to help people build coping skills, clarify priorities, and move toward realistic next steps. To begin, follow the site directions to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so they can clarify goals and make decisions. It helps people who want a conversational, supportive process to name priorities and try small steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Choosing the right approach is treated as a joint process. The therapist will review what you want to work on and suggest approaches that fit your goals and preferences. Together you can try methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping progress steady while juggling school, work, or caregiving. Because the available session formats are not specified here, confirm the exact options before booking. Online work can make it easier to check in during a busy week, practice short skill-building exercises between meetings, or continue sessions when life changes make in-person visits difficult.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, and career or parenting strain.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and uses skills you can practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Can people who don’t live in the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.