Vielka Johnson, LPC

Vielka Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with a career focused on supporting children, adolescents and adults through a wide range of challenges. She earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Colorado in 1996 and relocated to San Antonio in 1998 to pursue graduate work, later completing a master’s degree in counseling. In 2006 she received licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners and has practiced as an LPC since that time.

Her clinical background emphasizes work with children and adolescents ages 3 to 18, while also including young adults and clients up to their mid-60s. She has provided care in community agencies, school settings and residential facilities, and has experience with therapeutic foster care, domestic violence, mental and physical abuse, mobile crisis services and crisis intervention. She is trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to address each client’s needs.

Vielka Johnson works collaboratively to help clients identify strengths and areas for growth, learn practical skills, and pursue personal goals that improve day-to-day functioning. Her approach is grounded in combining evidence-based strategies with individualized attention to support coping, healing and long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Vielka Johnson draws from several established approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and building a collaborative relationship that helps people explore their goals and values while feeling understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop new coping skills to manage anxiety, depression and everyday stressors. Trauma-Focused CBT addresses the impact of traumatic experiences through structured techniques that help process difficult memories and build safety and coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done together. Vielka works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering greater flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support. These formats can make it easier to access regular care from wherever a client is located and to fit sessions into busy lives, while still allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, evidence-informed treatment.