Holly Johnson

I’m a Maryland-licensed therapist who has worked in human services since 2017. I provide warm, collaborative therapy for teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and difficult life transitions. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices while recognizing that every person’s experiences, strengths, and goals are different.

I have specialized experience supporting first responders and healthcare professionals, including those coping with work-related trauma, chronic stress, burnout, high-pressure environments, and the challenges of carrying work home. Together, we can explore the lasting impact these experiences may have on your wellbeing, relationships, sense of safety, and ability to truly “switch off” when the shift is over.

Seeking therapy can feel unfamiliar—especially in professions where resilience and pushing through are often valued. My goal is to create a confidential, judgment-free space where you can be honest about what you’re experiencing without having to have it all figured out. We’ll work at a pace that feels manageable, build on the strengths you already have, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, connected, and in control of your life.

I'm a therapist who believes that therapy should feel like a genuine conversation with someone that sees the whole person, not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. I bring warmth, honesty, humor and a practical approach to my practice, while creating a space that you can show up exactly as you are. My approach is collaborative and individualized, blending evidence practices with real life tools that can actually fit into your day to day life. I want you leave our work together feeling understood, more confident in yourself and better equipped to create a life that feels meaningful to you.

Your first session is our chance to get to know one another and begin to understand what brought you to therapy. We'll talk about what you've been experiencing, what areas you would like more support in, while also learning about the parts of your life that are most important to you. There's no expectation that you have everything figured out before you sit down with me, we will start wherever you are in the present moment!