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Johnathan Carr

LPCC, 9 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
VirtualAvailable

I have worked in Counseling and Human Services for 20yrs. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Lexington Kentucky since 2015. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental environment for clients to openly share their experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the foundation of my treatment approach as I assist clients with identifying negative thinking patterns that support anxiety and depression.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, I provide a brief introduction about my therapeutic approach, so they have an understanding of who am as a clinician. Moreover, it is my goal to create an environment so they can openly share why they are seeking counseling. When clients leave their first session, I want them to have a clear understanding what change and/or improvements will look like for them. This will help me create a treatment plan that is customized to their needs, which will help us assess progress.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My experience in working in Human Services for 20yrs I have learned the importance of good communication, supportive reflections, active listening skills, and unconditional positive regard. At the end of the day, I want my clients to know I genuinely care about their wellbeing, and I will walk next to them with a therapeutic plan to help them address their needs.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with clients that are motivated and desire change in their lives. The development of a treatment plan is crucial because it is used to develop a framework and to assess progress during treatment process.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Depression
I identify as
Black / African American
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Kentucky
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use evidenced based principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat clients with Anxiety, depression, anger, substance use disorder, personality disorder, self-harm, and bipolar disorder. According to CBT, for every situation that we experience in life, we have automatic thoughts, which influence how we feel, how our body responds, and how we behave. Using CBT, I support and validate the client's experience/event(s). I develop a treatment plan to help the individual learn coping skills and build their self-confidence. Moreover, I seek to empower individuals to be in charge of how they think, feel, behave, and experience the world around them.

, 47 ratings

5 ratings with written reviews

July 7, 2025

Johnathan was very attentive, intentional, and inviting. I could feel he was being authentic which made it effortless to open up about so many different things. It was hands down the best first session I’ve had with a therapist ever. He helped me organize my thoughts and asked the right questions. Definitely felt seen and heard and free to speak what was on my mind. Great guy and would recommend!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Johnathan

July 5, 2025

Johnathan is very open minded. He listen and makes you feel welcomed.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Johnathan

April 2, 2025

Great listening. Thanks for making me feel seen. Empathy rules. I need more of it.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Johnathan