Allison Johnston , LPC

Allison Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and people involved with the criminal justice system. Her training spans corrections, substance abuse, career counseling, and child and adolescent counseling, which informs a practical and compassionate approach to care.

She has provided outpatient counseling to adolescents and young adults and has worked closely with individuals connected to legal systems, bringing familiarity with the unique challenges those situations create. Allison helps people address depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and a range of other mental health concerns, tailoring her work to each client’s goals and circumstances.

Allison integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns while strengthening problem-solving skills and self-confidence. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for progress and creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. Allison recognizes that seeking change takes courage and she partners with clients to build practical coping strategies and a clearer path forward.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Collaboration

Allison commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting clients to find their own solutions - it is helpful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and improving relationships. CBT is a skills-based approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and daily coping challenges. When relevant, Allison may also draw on EMDR techniques to address traumatic memories and symptoms related to past events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Allison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can increase flexibility and access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional when in-person visits are not feasible.