Monique Goodson-Johnson , LCMHC

Monique Goodson-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 17 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses intimacy and attachment difficulties, body image and self-esteem struggles, caregiver stress, codependency, and other relational and personality-related challenges.

Monique practices from a multicultural and open-minded perspective, striving to create an environment that is honest, empathetic, and non-judgmental so clients can feel heard and validated. Her clinical toolkit includes client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing, allowing her to tailor interventions to each person s needs. She brings experience with individual, group, family, and couples counseling and works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Monique emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative care, helping clients build coping skills, improve communication, and find pathways to greater functioning and emotional balance. Her approach is guided by flexibility - choosing the modality and techniques that best fit the situation and the client s goals.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Monique frequently uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting clients to find their own solutions. This approach helps individuals who need a respectful, attuned space to explore feelings and build self-understanding. She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - an approach well suited to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Additionally, Monique draws on emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) when working with relational and attachment issues, using structured techniques to help partners and family members understand emotional patterns and improve connection.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Monique works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for many people. Monique provides care via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and on schedules that fit their lives. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to integrate therapy into daily routines.