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Johanna McCarthy

Therapist(She/Her)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques like EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care to empower you to achieve your goals. I believe that you are the source of your healing and expect clients to work hard alongside me in the therapeutic process, so together, we can build resilience and create meaningful change in your life.

My approach to therapy

I believe that when we find the courage to look inward without judgment, we open the door to parts of ourselves we may have forgotten — our strength, resilience, and capacity to heal. My role is to walk beside you as you rediscover and nurture these inner resources. Together, we’ll build the skills and confidence to move forward with clarity and self-compassion. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in EMDR, CBT, and trauma-informed care, helping you tap into your own power for growth and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

I offer free 15-20 minute sessions for you to meet me and decide if you feel comfortable moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, 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, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Behavior Modification, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Relational, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Humanistic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    616 Lincoln Place BASEMENT
    Brooklyn, NY 11216