LMHC, 4 years of experience
New to Grow
“Rewriting brain scripts since (insert year you started).” My name is Johana Luxin, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). I believe that therapy is for all regardless of age, sex, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity. My passion for being a therapist has grown while working in an inpatient rehabilitation facility for those dealing with addiction and mental health crises. My approach is focused on identifying the root cause of the problem whether anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, etc My goal involves you (the client) in it, my experience is that therapy works when it's collaborative.
Think of our first session as the opening scene in your story—not the dramatic climax! This is the part where we set the stage, get to know the main character (you), and start exploring what you want your next chapter to look like. In our first individual session, my focus will be on getting to know you and creating a safe, comfortable space for you to share at your own pace. I believe therapy should be a judgment-free zone, where you can speak openly about your experiences, challenges, and hopes for change. During this session, we’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether you feel ready to open up fully or prefer to take things slowly, the main goal of our first meeting is to establish trust and connection as we begin this journey together.
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is the balance I bring between compassion and accountability. Having worked in an inpatient rehabilitation setting for several years, and having completed an internship in a similar environment, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with individuals facing dual diagnoses—those navigating both substance use and mental health challenges. Through this experience, I’ve learned that therapy cannot be effective without genuine compassion. Clients need to feel seen, heard, and supported in order to heal. At the same time, lasting change requires accountability—helping clients recognize and take ownership of the patterns and behaviors that brought them to therapy in the first place. When compassion and accountability come together, clients not only feel safe to be vulnerable, but also empowered to make meaningful and sustainable changes. I’ve seen this combination lead to powerful growth and transformation in many of the individuals I’ve worked with.
I am most passionate about working with individuals who feel stuck or unsure of how to move forward from the rut they find themselves in. In therapy, I view the process as a collaborative journey with someone who is ready to change, grow, and discover the answers they’ve been seeking within themselves. I dedicate myself to clients who bring a goal-oriented mindset, yet are also open to exploring their vulnerabilities and working through the resistance that may have developed over the years.
I have experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational treatment approach in my clinical work. CBT aligns with my belief that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected and that, in turn, helps us learn how to deconstruct negative core beliefs we've created about ourselves.
I have experience using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based approach that emphasizes psychological flexibility through acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based action. ACT helps shift avoidance or difficult emotions by accepting them and changing the behavior.