Zachary Johnson,Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

My Approach to Helping

More Info About My Practice

Most people haven't received proper training on how to calm their fears, focus their thoughts, and experience peace in the midst of stress, anxiety, and pain. Would you like to have a clear path on how to improve your mood, situation, and health? We are a Christian center offering professional, affordable services.

Young professionals, students, and couples come to Rising Calm Center to handle stress, anxiety, challenges, and relationship issues. Starting from your first session, we help you identify the source of your discomfort and start gaining control.
Our office is located at: 4421 NW 39th Ave - Building 3 - Gainesville, FL 32606 Our sessions are uplifting, confidential, and fitted to your preferences. We provide sessions IN-PERSON, ONLINE, or PHONE.

How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist

I know firsthand what it is like struggling with anxiety in social situations, school, work, and relationships. As a child, I hardly spoke. This made my parents worry that I had a serious learning disorder. When I did speak, it was usually in hushed tones to my older brother who would relay the message to my parents. As I started school, I was usually quiet in the classroom, but had a mean temper that would sometimes get me in trouble.

In counseling, my family and I started to realize that the driving force behind my behavior was actually my anxiety. As we focused on effective ways to calm my nervous system, those nervous habits and behaviors started to subside. Soon enough, I began to speak with confidence and perform better in school even in anxiety-provoking situations.

My own journey with anxiety in my early twenties taught me that our struggles often hold the key to our greatest transformations. What once felt like a burden became my greatest teacher, guiding me toward my life?s work: helping others break free from anxiety, fear, and limiting beliefs so they can step into their fullest potential and faith.

For over 10 years, we have had the privilege of working with hundreds of people in retreats, workshops, group programs, and one-on-one sessions, guiding them through deep transformations.

Whether you?re looking for relief from stress, freedom from addiction, or a path to deeper self-connection, I am here to support you every step of the way.