
Laura Johnson
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I am a compassionate and committed therapist who strives to create a warm, non-judgmental, safe space for clients.
Laura Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Dance Movement Therapist with seven years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in various clinical settings, including private group practice, community mental health, and intensive outreach teams. Laura specializes in working with children, teens, adolescents, and families, addressing a range of diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and grief. Her approach is client-centered, utilizing cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques. Laura is known for her compassionate, committed, and warm presence, striving to create a non-judgmental, safe space for clients and their families, always with a touch of humor. Originally from New England, she recently relocated to Richmond, Virginia, and enjoys a great cup of coffee, spending time outdoors with her dog, and exploring the city.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Career
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Dance/Movement Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Communication
- Sign language interpreter
- Language translator
- Virtual remote interpreter (VRI)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Virginia
- Anthem – Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Virginia
- Optum – Virginia
- Sentara Healthcare – Virginia
- Tricare – Virginia
- United HealthCare – Virginia
- United HealthCare Student Resources – Virginia
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor
0701015032, Virginia