Therapy for the complexity of being human.
HUMANISTIC-EXISTENTIAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
People seek therapy for many reasons—depression, anxiety, panic attacks, the effects of trauma, difficult relationships, or an existential crisis that raises questions about who they are and how they want to live. Whatever brings you here, I believe there's value in understanding your experiences within the broader context of your life.
I'm Dr. Kelly Johnson, a licensed clinical psychologist offering a relational, humanistic-existential approach to psychotherapy. I'm interested not only in what brings you to therapy, but in how you've come to experience yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. Greater understanding and acceptance can open possibilities for how we meet uncertainty, suffering, and difficult choices.
Online psychotherapy for adults in North Carolina, California, and participating PSYPACT jurisdictions.
Understanding ourselves opens new possibilities.
Our ways of feeling, reacting, and relating to others make sense within the context of our lives. We develop ways of seeking connection, coping with uncertainty, and protecting ourselves from pain. These ways of being may have helped us through difficult experiences in the past, and yet sometimes they can limit what feels possible.
Rather than viewing these patterns as things we simply need to change, therapy invites us to approach them with curiosity and compassion. As we better understand the experiences that have shaped us, we can make more room for who we are, including the parts of ourselves we may struggle to accept.
For me, understanding and acceptance are deeply connected to our capacity for change. As we begin to see ourselves more fully, we can discover greater freedom in how we respond to life's challenges, relate to others, and make choices about how we want to live.
The relationship is part of the work.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is more than a source of support. It's also an important part of the therapeutic process itself.
The ways we relate to others are shaped by experiences that have taught us how to seek connection, express our needs, and protect ourselves from being hurt. These patterns often emerge in the relationship between therapist and client, creating opportunities for us to explore them together in real time.
You might notice yourself holding back something difficult to say, worrying about being judged, or feeling uncertain about expressing disagreement. Rather than viewing these moments as problems, we can approach them with curiosity and compassion, exploring what they might reveal about your experiences and relationships.
My approach emphasizes cultivating a trusting, collaborative relationship where we can not only talk about these patterns, but you can begin to experience and explore different ways of relating.
A RELATIONAL APPROACH TO THERAPY
ONLINE PSYCHOTHERAPY
Meaningful therapy, across state lines.
Finding a therapist whose approach resonates with you shouldn't have to be limited by geography.
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults through secure online sessions in North Carolina and California. I also hold authorization through the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), allowing me to offer telepsychology to clients physically located in participating states.
Whether you're seeking support through a difficult time or hoping to explore longstanding patterns and relationships, meaningful therapeutic work can happen through a genuine, collaborative connection, even when we meet online.
FEES & BENEFITS
Investing in meaningful therapeutic work.
Beginning psychotherapy involves an investment of your time, energy, and financial resources. I believe it's important to be transparent about fees and payment options so you can make an informed decision about working together.
Private Pay
I offer private-pay psychotherapy, allowing us greater flexibility in determining the focus, frequency, and duration of our work together.
Out-of-Network Benefits
Although I am not contracted directly with health insurance companies, I can provide superbills for clients who wish to seek possible reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits. Reimbursement depends on your individual insurance plan.
Lyra Health
I also accept Lyra Health employer-sponsored benefits for eligible employees and dependents. If you plan to use Lyra, please mention this when contacting me so I can verify your eligibility and available sessions before we begin.
BEGINNING THERAPY
We can begin where you are.
You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for before beginning therapy. You may be seeking support through a difficult experience, hoping to better understand yourself, or simply feeling that something in your life needs attention.
I offer a complimentary initial consultation to learn a little about what brings you here, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.