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Kristen Johnson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor

Kristen Johnson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
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Kristen Johnson, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor

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Telehealth Available
Professions: Life Coach, Counselor, Mental Health Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Professional Counselor
Telephone: 804-485-2071

Billing and Insurance:

I am an in-network provider for:

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • HMSA
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Kaiser
  • Optum/United Health Care
  • OSCAR
  • Oxford (UnitedHealthcare)
Session Fees: Some insurances accepted - see list
Sliding Scale Available
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451

What's My Approach to Therapy?

My name is Kristen Johnson, and I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, adverse childhood experiences and trauma-related symptoms, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), and communication and relational issues. I have worked in a variety of settings, including residential, wilderness, and private practice for the past 10 years. I am currently a licensed LMHC in Hawaii and LPC in Virginia. I am also able to offer coaching services all over the country and internationally. I am passionate about helping people heal and grow. I utilize a whole person approach, looking to integrate the mind, body, and soul to provide a healing experience through evidence-based practices such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing, expressive arts, positive psychology, Internal Family Systems, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I am collaborative and interactive in session. I understand that you are the expert in your own life. I am currently enrolled in a Jungian PhD program and that is influencing my approach to therapy and life as well. If you are looking to do deeper work, contact me.

My Practice & Services

I utilize HIPAA compliant Google products for telehealth appointments and offer a free 15 min phone consultation before scheduling to determine best fit. The therapeutic relationship and match is very important. If you'd like to inquire about supervision in HI or life coaching, please reach out.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

When choosing a therapist or shopping around for one, please consider your needs and goals for therapy. Ask each therapist about their approach and if they have had experiencesuccess treating a client like you. Do they have the right expertise for your personal struggle? Not all modalities are the right fit for everyone. You should feel warmth, compassion, and nonjudgement from your therapist. You may still feel challenged but you should not feel dominated. If you've been in therapy before, assess what you liked or didn't like about that experience and communicate it with your therapist. If myself or another clinician says something that doesn't sit right with you, please communicate that. Feedback is important and can be empowering for you as a client. You have the right to refuse treatment and switch to a different clinician if your needs are not being met.

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

  • I\'ve worked with a wide range of demographics. Many people in \"helping fields\", like teachers or therapists who may experience burnout. I\'ve worked with individuals experiencing relationship issues or having trouble adjusting to new phases of life. The ages I\'ve seen range from teens to older adults, but my niche is typically young adults or early 30s. I\'ve helped clients with different types of trauma, chronic medical issues, and addictions. If you\'re wondering if I\'ve worked with a client with issues like yours, feel free to email me or call me!

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Entertainment Industry
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals
  • Union First

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Communication Problems
  • Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
  • Individuation
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Parenting
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Self-Compassion
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

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