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Alana Johnstone

Therapist(she/her)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Alana Johnstone, LMHC-D, a licensed mental health counselor with over 17 years of experience supporting adults through life’s challenges. I’ve worked extensively in community mental health, EAP programs, and corporate wellness, helping people manage stress, anxiety, burnout, and major life transitions.

My approach to therapy

My style is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. I want therapy to feel supportive, not intimidating. I focus on practical, evidence-based tools that help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control. If you’re looking for a space to slow down, be heard, and move forward with clarity, I’d be glad to work with you.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a welcoming and relaxed conversation where we get to know each other and what brought you to therapy. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to understand your concerns, goals, and what kind of support feels most helpful to you. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and a bit more at ease than when you arrived.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at The Pennsylvania State University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Trauma, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English