Lou Ellen Johnson

LMHC (she/her)25 years of experienceNext available

4.7 (10)

Solution oriented

Authentic

Empowering

Hello: I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 20 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and addiction issues.

I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and addiction issues.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, solution focused, and motivational interviewing. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to create a safe place for you to tell your story without judgement. I will come alongside you to help you make positive choices to increase self-love, and healthier and more fulfilling relationships with others. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

First session

In the first session my goal is to help the client feel acceptance through active listening and a judgement free zone. I hope to help the client feel comfortable opening up and sharing authentically.

Strengths

My biggest strength is listening objectively to my client and finding the right language and specific therapy to increase their ability to understand their inner self, and make necessary changes for a more fulfilling life.

Ideal clients

My therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Interpersonal Psychotherapy Specialties: Anger Management, Anxiety or Panic, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Medical Issues, Depression or Mood Disorders, Grief and Bereavement, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, Sleep Problems, Stress Management, Trauma, Women’s Mental Health, EMDR, Cognitive Processing therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Trauma therapy.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

Christian

Top specialties

Grief

Other specialties

Serves

Doesn't specialize in

Licensed in

FloridaLicense MH12376

Reviews and ratings

4.7 rating (10)

1 review

April 30, 2025

Ellen is a GEM. My journey of self-healing and -growth accelerated when I started with her (and is still on the up)! For years before, every therapy session seemed to be, “So how are things going recently?” yet never knowing how to “do the work” after the session. With Ellen, she knows her clients, has years and a plethora of skills and knowledge to share, is communicative, and is genuine. I’ve finally “done the work”, and still am thanks to her!

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 40 with Lou