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Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate guidance for practical change

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  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Evidence informed

About Heather

Heather Johnson is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She supports those struggling with relationships, self-esteem, motivation, and life changes. Heather emphasizes practical steps and clear conversation to make therapy feel useful from the start.

She approaches each session with a focus on the client's own strengths and goals. Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to break problems into manageable parts. Sessions often include simple strategies to change unhelpful thoughts, build motivation, and set short-term goals.

Her style is collaborative and direct. She asks questions, listens to what matters most, and helps people try new ways of coping between sessions. The work is aimed at small, measurable changes that fit daily life.

With three years of professional experience, Heather brings practical experience rather than distant theory. She welcomes conversations about anger, grief, career stress, ADHD concerns, and issues tied to midlife or women's health. Her approach is adaptable to each person's situation.

Heather works in English and holds a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. To begin, she encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to start therapy and to take the next step when they are ready.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFamily problemsMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Heather’s approaches work in online sessions

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people make concrete changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum toward those goals.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. That approach looks for practical steps that can be tried right away and tracked each week. Together these methods target mood, anger, motivation, and relationship habits in a straightforward way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and style. She checks in regularly to adjust techniques and goals based on what actually helps.

Session format details are not specified here, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss scheduling preferences during the matching process to find a setup that works with daily life.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW20889
NPI
1265135537

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Heather address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Additional focuses include career concerns, ADHD-related struggles, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She emphasizes clear steps, short-term goals, and techniques people can try between sessions.

What is her background and how long has she practiced?

Heather has three years of professional experience working with people on mood, motivation, and relationship challenges. She uses that hands-on experience to inform straightforward strategies.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds a Florida LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Heather?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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