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Kara Johnson

Therapist(she/her/hers)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Ka'ra Johnson is a LCSW-C, LCSW licensed in MD, VA, DC, and OH. She received both her Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Masters of Social Work from Capella University. She specializes in treating Trauma, Mood Disorders, Forensic Clients, Crisis Interventions and Life Transitions. Her modalities of therapy are: Trauma informed CBT, REBT and Motivational Interviewing.

My approach to therapy

Sessions are collaborative and client driven allowing clients to be empowered to create meaningful change in their lives. I strive to create an affirming, safe space for exploration, restoration and positive change.

What you can expect from me

I hope to empower people through hope. My mission is to assist individuals, families and communities with the healing of the mind, body and soul through holistic, trauma informed, culturally sensitive and client centered services.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Capella University, MS (Master of Science) at Capella University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English