Kianni Johnson, LMHC

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Practical therapy for stress and relationships

Details

Name	Kianni Johnson
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	6

About Kianni

Kianni Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, and depression. She keeps language simple and practical so worried parents can read quickly and understand options. Sessions emphasize clear steps and everyday skills rather than confusing jargon.

Kianni draws on Narrative therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Client-Centered methods that keep the person’s goals central.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when thinking patterns and emotional regulation need direct practice. Her work pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment issues. She addresses codependency, communication problems, jealousy, infidelity, and other concerns that affect how people connect.

Kianni also supports people with mood disorders, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), self-harm thoughts, guilt, and shame. Kianni brings six years of clinical experience in outpatient settings. She emphasizes sustainable change over quick fixes and focuses on building skills people can use day to day.

That often means setting small goals, practicing new ways to respond, and tracking progress between sessions. When culture, identity, or life context matters, Kianni invites those experiences into the conversation. She aims for a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore what matters most and try out different ways of coping.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Anger management among the things Kianni works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Attachment issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Paranoia
Self-harm
Self-love
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kianni among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kianni directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kianni directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and skills-based approaches work online

Kianni commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories that shape their reactions and sense of self. Narrative work focuses on separating the person from the problem and naming patterns so different choices become possible.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s own goals and perspective and helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are added when identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts helps reduce anxiety or low mood. These approaches can be combined so sessions feel tailored to each person.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Kianni works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will talk through options and try techniques together, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for longer discussions and practicing new skills, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports shorter updates or journaling between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Kianni address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, impulsivity, and mood disorders.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and person-focused, using Narrative and Client-Centered ideas alongside CBT and DBT tools to change thinking patterns and emotional responses.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience working in clinical settings and with a range of mood and relationship concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with licensure in New York (NY LMHC) and practices out of New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Kianni offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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