- Client-focused care
- Practical strategies
- Strengths-based approach
About Kimberly
Kimberly Johnston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people handle stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she looks for strengths to build on as people work toward feeling better.
She draws from client-centered work to create a respectful space where people set the pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unmotivated, and solution-focused ideas keep sessions aimed at small, achievable changes.
Kimberly has 13 years of experience in mental health care across a range of concerns. That background includes supporting people through grief, mood disorders, trauma-related difficulties, and substance use challenges. She pays attention to issues like abandonment, codependency, guilt, and shame when those come up in session.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical tools. Clients can expect straightforward conversations, skill practice, and homework when helpful. The goal is to improve coping, increase confidence, and make concrete progress toward goals.
People who prefer clear goals and a supportive therapist may find her approach useful. Therapy starts by identifying what matters most to the person and working step by step toward change.
How Kimberly’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on listening and responding to what each person needs in the moment. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client's lead, provide steady support, and focus on values and goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses. In remote sessions this often includes reviewing thought patterns, trying behavioral experiments between meetings, and using worksheets or short exercises to track progress.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels unsure or stuck about making a change. Online conversations can use this style to explore ambivalence, clarify goals, and find small first steps that feel doable.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since exact formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while working toward clear, attainable changes.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, anger, mood disorders, and life transitions, along with related issues such as codependency, abandonment, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and emphasizes collaboration. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill practice, and short-term goals alongside listening and emotional support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 13 years of experience in mental health counseling, working with a range of concerns from mood disorders to substance-related problems and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in the state of Florida.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kimberly?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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