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Brooks Johnson

Growth-oriented counselor with practical strategies

LMHC Florida

Experience
27 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
Languages
English

About Brooks

Brooks Johnson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of clinical experience based in Florida.

Background and approach

He approaches therapy from a belief that people have purpose and potential, and he works alongside clients as a reflective, supportive presence to help them move toward an optimal sense of self. His work draws on a range of therapeutic traditions while emphasizing practical strategies to manage symptoms and restore balance.

Johnson integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other methods, blending insight-oriented perspectives with skill-building techniques. He also weaves in existential and mindfulness elements as needed, tailoring conversations about meaning, values, and present-moment awareness to each person’s worldview.

Spiritual concerns may be explored when they matter to the client, and life experience informs the guidance he offers as much as formal training. Clients seeking support for stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, trauma, relationship or intimacy concerns, grief, anger, ADHD, career transitions, or caregiving and aging issues may find his style practical and grounded.

He emphasizes collaboration and adapts interventions to match a client’s needs and goals while working from the perspective of restoring functioning and wellbeing.

Approaches in Online Practice and What They Help With

Brooks Johnson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for reducing anxiety, managing mood, and changing behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and support emotional regulation during stressful or painful experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then adapt techniques or blend methods so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing one model on everyone.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, reduce travel time, and allow people to access licensed professionals from their own location in Florida or where the therapist is available.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brooks address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
He combines practical, skills-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with existential and mindfulness perspectives to explore meaning and develop coping skills tailored to each client.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 27 years of experience in mental health, drawing on formal education and extensive life experience to inform his clinical work.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is licensed as an LMHC with license FL LMHC MH9403 and practices from Florida.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English