LCSW, 14 years of experience
Hi. My name is Kamla Johnson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained a Master of Social Work Degree from Florida Atlantic University as well as a Master of Health Administration Degree also from Florida Atlantic University. I have 15 years experience in client care starting as a nursing assistant. I hold Master Certified Addictions Professional Credential, Certified Case Manager Supervisor Credential, Approved mental health and substance abuse trainer by the Florida Certification Board, and Certified Telehealth Practitioner. My therapy style is that I serve clients from a client- centered and holistic perspective. I have worked in child welfare, substance use, and mental health. I have worked with those affected by trauma. I serve children, adults, adolescents, geriatric, LGBTQIA+ and know clients are master of their life. My approach is to listen to client’s story, be clients centered, listen to their story, ask about their support system, and be present in each session. Person served are the expert in your life. My role is to journey alongside you to help you to live your best, purposeful, most fulfilled life to feel empowered to continue to journey along. I encourage patients to feel motivated for the next steps in the process. I utilized the client’s/ family’s strengths and encourage them to realize that they can make changes within their lives. I’m empathetic, compassionate, a good listener, flexible, dedicated, hardworking and adaptable. I work well independently. Modalities are based on the client situation and how I can best help client. I utilize various evidenced based treatment modalities. I don’t have all the answers, and I am here to support you and journey with you.
Introduction including confidentiality and the exceptions including self-harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation What brought you in session today Building rapport and trust Discuss plans/goals based on your needs
Listening skills Empathetic Client Centered approach Develop and implement behavioral health treatment plans Passionate about making a difference. Enjoy helping others. Hard working, committed, team player, good role model Able to work well with diverse population
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self-esteem, grief, addiction, relationship, family conflict, health d wellness focused, and stress management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Become aware of autonomic thoughts and faulty beliefs Overgeneralizations, all or nothing thinking, thought stopping techniques Control and eliminate unsafe behaviors Thoughts and feelings and how thoughts affect behaviors
Behavioral approaches including trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy Moving on from Depression, anxiety, mood distress substance use as a maladaptive coping strategy due to trauma Mindfulness and calming skills including emotional regulation Effective interpersonal skills Identify and change distorted thinking/and or relationship Maintaining process and preventing relapse Moving on from trauma
Unconditional positive regard, and showing complete support and acceptance Genuineness Empathy Be more accepting of problems that are unsolvable Be less avoidant when problems occur Increase awareness for your own reason to change
Teach healthy ways to cope with stress Increase awareness of here and now without judgment Learn to utilize problem solving skills to manage day to day life challenges Increase tolerance of challenging emotional thoughts
Identify personal values to have a more fulfilled, meaningful and fulfilling life Increase ability for self-observation Identify steps to be taken to live a more fulfilled, enriched life Learn to overcome obstacles