Kimberly Johnston , LMHC

Kimberly Johnston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 13 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, and major life transitions. She works with individuals facing depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, anger, bipolar symptoms, and a range of challenges such as codependency, commitment issues, and substance use. Her practice extends to helping clients navigate feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.

Kimberly combines a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance with practical, skills-based work. She meets clients where they are and collaborates with them to build on existing strengths, increase coping skills, and set realistic goals for change. Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs and values.

Taking the step to begin therapy is acknowledged as an act of courage, and Kimberly emphasizes empowerment and growth as central aims of her work. She is committed to supporting clients in discovering where healing can begin and in moving forward toward greater wellbeing and fulfillment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberly uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment in which the client’s goals, values, and personal perspective guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathetic listening and helps people discover their own solutions to issues like self-esteem, decision-making, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, and it can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related symptoms.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people explore and reorganize emotional responses, which can improve relationship patterns and interpersonal closeness. EFT is often useful for couples and family concerns as well as for individuals working through attachment and loss issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kimberly collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and involves clients in decisions about their care.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, access support from home, and maintain momentum between meetings, while allowing licensed professionals to provide focused, collaborative care.