Karen Johnson
Supportive trauma-informed counselor
LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Karen
Karen Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions.
Background and approach
She draws on a trauma-informed perspective to help clients address compassion fatigue, addictive behaviors, grief, anger, parenting challenges, and career concerns, while also attending to attachment, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Her style is collaborative and client-centered, inviting clients to set goals and explore practical strategies that fit their circumstances.
She uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and increase motivation. Karen emphasizes empathy and respect, aiming to create a nonjudgmental space for exploring complex emotions like guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
Fluent in English and based in Florida, she addresses a wide range of life purpose and identity concerns including immigration-related stress, HIV / AIDS related issues, and control or dependency patterns. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her therapeutic approach and experience align with their needs when seeking support.
Evidence-Informed Methods and Online Care
Karen brings together Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused work to address patterns of thinking and the impact of past events on present functioning. CBT involves practical exercises and skill-building to reduce unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation. Trauma-focused approaches concentrate on processing traumatic experiences and developing coping strategies to reduce the ways trauma disrupts daily life.She also uses client-centered and motivational interviewing elements, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration to support readiness for change. This means the therapist and client work together to identify priorities and choose techniques that match the client’s needs and values rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try brief check-ins between appointments, and continue therapy when life circumstances change, while allowing licensed professionals to adapt their approach to each individual's goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English