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Larissa Johnston

Therapist
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am an LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am the owner of Affinity Counseling & Wellness, where I offers individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs.

I have extensive experience working in outpatient, school-based, community mental health, residential, and child welfare settings. My background includes providing individual and group therapy, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with families, schools, and other service providers to support long-term emotional and behavioral wellness.

In addition to my private practice work, I have worked as a contracted school therapist, supporting students in grades K–12 with emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. I am skilled in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

I am committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to foster growth and resilience.

My approach to therapy

I offer individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs.

What you can expect from me

I am committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped with practical tools to foster growth and resilience.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Marywood College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Behavioral, Multi-Systemic (MST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4400 Old William Penn Highway 214
    Monroeville, PA 15146