Nathaniel Johnston , LMHC

Nathaniel Johnston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship difficulties. He focuses on helping clients build practical coping skills, uncover underlying factors that contribute to addictive behaviors, and apply strategies to manage the effects of trauma and life transitions. His work also includes support for adjustment disorders, intimacy and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping challenges, anger and self-esteem issues, career transitions, ADHD, and bipolar conditions. He has experience working with high-school, college, and professional athletes to enhance performance and overall well-being.

Nathaniel emphasizes a flexible, client-centered model that adapts to each person’s circumstances, offering either short-term support - including brief 3-5 day interventions when appropriate - or longer-term care based on individual needs. He brings respect, sensitivity, and compassion to each therapeutic relationship and tailors conversations and treatment plans to align with a person’s goals and values. Beginning therapy can feel difficult, and Nathaniel aims to provide steady, empathetic support as clients work toward meaningful change.

Combining ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Care Online

Nathaniel draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that reflect their values. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, avoidance, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop concrete behavior strategies that reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating and sleeping concerns, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead, offering support that helps with self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, and identity-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Nathaniel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors the pace and combination of techniques to what the client finds most helpful.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options can help clients fit therapy into busy lives, manage mobility or location constraints, and stay connected with licensed professionals in ways that support consistent progress.