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Kianni Johnson

Kianni Johnson

LMHC

New York

Motivational, practical, culturally aware

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 016172
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Skill building
    • Culturally informed care

    About Kianni

    Kianni Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and relationship struggles. She presents a calm, practical approach and focuses on real-life tools that can be used between sessions. Her style aims to make therapy manageable for people with busy days and high demands.

    Johnson blends conversational listening with goal-focused techniques. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find their own reasons to change. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods to address unhelpful thoughts and to build stronger coping skills.

    Her work pays attention to how identity and culture shape feelings and choices. She invites people to bring the whole context of their lives into sessions. That includes connection patterns, shame or guilt, and the everyday pressures of work and relationships.

    Over six years of clinical experience, Johnson has supported people with mood disorders, anger issues, impulsivity, and self-harm concerns. She also focuses on attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, infidelity, jealousy, and related struggles. Sessions emphasize skills that can be practiced outside therapy.

    Her philosophy centers on sustainability rather than quick fixes. Therapy is framed as a place to build resilience and steady change. People who want straightforward tools and a collaborative process may find her approach helpful.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    The therapist uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and find their own motivation for change. This method focuses on gentle conversation and practical next steps rather than pressure or judgment.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and understanding the person’s perspective. That approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood management.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust over time, keeping the plan practical and focused on day-to-day life.

    Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. It also lets people try out techniques at home and bring real situations into discussion, which can speed up applying new skills to everyday challenges.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMood disordersParanoiaSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kianni often help with?

    She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, mood disorders, and self-harm concerns.

    What is her general approach or style in sessions?

    Her style is collaborative and practical, using Motivational Interviewing to support change and drawing on CBT and client-centered techniques to build skills and address thoughts and behaviors.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has six years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of mood and relationship challenges.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does pricing and payment work?

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

    What is the process to begin therapy?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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