- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed approaches
- Relationship concerns
About Margaret
Margaret Johnston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and a range of relationship and identity concerns including LGBT issues and gender dysphoria.
She listens carefully and helps people name what is happening to them. She uses person-centered methods to reflect emotions back and to identify unmet emotional needs. Sessions include practical planning and goal setting so people can move forward without being constantly tripped up by past pain.
Margaret trained at the University of North Florida and completed a nine-month Clinical Pastoral Education internship focused on deep listening. She also worked in a program for veterans where listening and steady presence were central parts of the work.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered practice. She describes therapy as collaborative - guiding while respecting each person's own knowledge about their life.
Margaret is inclusive and affirming of diverse sexual and relationship styles, and she names race and racism as important factors when they matter to a person. She works with people who face complex transitions, relationship difficulties, body image and eating concerns, ADHD and bipolar-related struggles, and other life stressors.
People who want a steady, listening therapist who will help them sort choices, plan next steps, and name personal meaning may find her approach practical and direct.
Therapeutic approaches explained for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small committed actions toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses clear techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which often helps with stress, anxiety, and mood problems.
Attachment-Based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust. That perspective helps people understand relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and problems with closeness.
Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single style.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study schedules, work breaks, or busy days because they reduce travel and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue working with a licensed professional even if they move or live outside the therapist's immediate area.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy matters, eating and body image concerns, bipolar and ADHD related struggles, among others.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a person-centered approach with practical goal work. Sessions focus on listening, naming feelings, and planning steps forward using several therapy methods such as ACT and CBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in community and clinical settings, including work with veteran programs and a Clinical Pastoral Education internship.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and works from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
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