Danyale Johnson, LMHC

Danyale Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 11 years of clinical experience. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT, and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Brooklyn College at the City University of New York. Her interest in the ways people think and behave guided her into counseling, and her formal training has been shaped by both academic study and hands-on work with diverse client needs.

Danyale has supported people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma, life stressors, and grief, and she also has experience counseling adults with developmental disabilities. Her work emphasizes creating a comfortable and respectful space so clients can address stigma, explore challenges, and build practical skills. As an LMHC she draws on a range of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to offer insight, coping strategies, and tools that support improved functioning.

Her approach centers on collaboration and individualized care - listening first, then tailoring interventions to a person’s goals and strengths. Danyale aims to help people take meaningful steps toward change, whether they are seeking support for a specific concern or navigating broader life transitions. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to pursue growth or seek extra support.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and support

As an LMHC, Danyale uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to guide remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship and helping clients explore their feelings and values; it is often helpful for improving self-esteem, processing life changes, and strengthening relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress through structured strategies. Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal motivation for change, which can be particularly useful for addressing addictions, ambivalence about treatment, and goal-setting.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Danyale works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps ensure that interventions match what the client finds most useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving a consistent therapeutic relationship.