Monique Goodson-Johnson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

17 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Monique Goodson-Johnson

Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, licensed in the state of North Carolina for 15 years. I’ve worked with clients with a range of concerns and diagnosis, such as, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Abuse Addictive Personalities, Abandonment Issues, Grief & Loss, Relational Issues, Parenting Problems, Conflict Resolution, to just Struggles with Managing day to day task. I operate from a multicultural & open minded perspective and strive to create an honest, empathetic, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. I am passionate about helping people and offer an array of therapeutic modalities and experiences. My Counseling approach may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client/Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy or Reality Therapy…whatever meets the need. I promote a safe space so that you can feel validated, empowered and heard. I am accepting children, adolescents to adults and have experience with individual, group, family and couples counseling.

Licenses

LCMHC

6575

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Monique is an excellent therapist, she’s very insightful and in tune with her clients. Her intuition is spot on and it was a privilege to work with her. I would recommend her to anyone.”

“Down to earth wonderful and caring”

“Monique literally saved my life. She listens and responds with thoughtful feedback. She asks insightful questions and it feels like she cares about me. I have been with Monique since 2022. She has helped me process depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD issues and more. I value my time with her.”

“Monique is great! I highly recommend her, especially for men of color.”

“Monique is a great therapist and I would definitely recommend her to other people.”

“Listened and helps find the root of my problems”

“Monique was very understanding and provided confidence.”

“I appreciate my therapist , she listens to my concerns and gives me great advice , I would love to continue to work with her”

“Great”

“Monique is great at what she does”

“She is truly amazing at what she does. Each session I take away something and apply it to my life. She gives you the space to be open and honest while be down to earth and real. I honestly feel like I’m talking to my mom when I’m in my sessions with her. I never feel judged.”

“Monique is straight up amazing!”

“I’ve only had one session so far. But so far so good”

“Monique is an amazing therapist she’s really helped me better myself and I’ve noticed so many positive changes in my life and I greatly appreciate her for that! 10/10”

“I love Mrs Johnson she is a very responsive and understanding therapist she has really helped me with my confidence and has helped me understand everything! She’s really amazing!”

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