Marla Johnson, LMHC

Marla Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with more than 25 years of counseling experience. She has worked with a wide range of concerns and most recently has concentrated on supporting teens and young adults who struggle with depression and anxiety. Marla blends a client-centered stance with solution-focused techniques, meeting people where they are and helping them identify practical steps toward their goals.

Her work emphasizes warmth, validation, and a nonjudgmental atmosphere that encourages open expression. She approaches each meeting with the belief that people often hold their own answers, and she views her role as a supportive guide and witness to their growth. By creating a space where clients feel heard, she helps them explore feelings, patterns, and possibilities for change.

As an LMHC Marla holds a professional license to provide mental health counseling in Florida. She welcomes inquiries from individuals and families interested in counseling and is available for sessions by appointment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marla uses client-centered therapy to create an accepting environment where the client's perspective guides the process. This approach helps people build self-awareness, strengthen their own problem-solving, and feel supported as they explore personal challenges.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often helpful for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and coping with stressful life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marla collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Marla is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to access care from home, work, or on the go. These options allow scheduling flexibility and make ongoing support more practical for busy lives while preserving the therapeutic relationship with licensed professionals and therapists.