Works with
How Kimberly works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kimberly
Kimberly Johnston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 13 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. She also supports those facing addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Kimberly takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. She meets people where they are and builds on their strengths. Sessions aim to be compassionate and nonjudgmental while focusing on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Her work draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and try new coping strategies. She also uses elements of emotionally-focused therapy and motivational interviewing to address how feelings drive behavior and to increase motivation for change. In sessions with Kimberly, people can expect clear discussions about goals and a plan that fits their situation.
She often looks for small, achievable changes that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so people know what is working. Kimberly has experience supporting people with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and relationship struggles that affect one’s sense of self.
Her practice emphasizes respect for individual values and the practical tools needed to manage difficult emotions and impulses.
What Kimberly works with
Everything Kimberly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kimberly's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Kimberly lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kimberly’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel understood and can identify their own goals; it helps with building self-esteem and making sense of strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck and teaches concrete skills for reducing anxiety, anger, and depressive symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and shift intense emotions that drive hurtful patterns, which can be useful for managing anger and grief.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit current needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made or new priorities appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different situations. Video is good for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be lower bandwidth, live chat works for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to stay connected when in-person visits are not possible.
Questions people ask about Kimberly
What kinds of concerns does Kimberly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, anger, addictions, low self-esteem, and life changes, plus related issues like codependency, impulsivity, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally-focused ideas, solution-focused steps, and motivational interviewing to set goals and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions delivered online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.