- Focus on patterns
- Practical tools
- Respect for identity
About Kianni
Kianni Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier. Her approach emphasizes understanding the patterns that keep someone stuck and building manageable skills to change them.
With six years of clinical practice, Kianni draws on several therapy approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions look at how attachment, communication, control, and codependency shapes behavior. This helps people notice repeating patterns and try different ways of responding in day-to-day life.
She pays attention to identity and culture and encourages open conversations about how those factors affect emotions and relationships. Kianni aims to make therapy a place where people’s lived experience is noticed and respected as part of the work.
Her style is practical and steady. People leave sessions with specific tools for managing anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, or mood swings. She frames progress as sustainable change rather than quick fixes.
Kianni asks curious questions and listens for the real-life moments that matter. Over time she helps people build resilience, repair connection where possible, and learn healthier ways to handle conflict and strong feelings.
How Kianni’s Approaches Work Online and in Sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can find their own solutions; it helps when someone needs a respectful space to sort through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation and managing strong impulses and anger, which can help when feelings feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try techniques that suit those needs. Over time the plan is adjusted based on what helps most in everyday life.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions help them maintain consistency and practice skills between meetings while keeping therapy tied to real-world moments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kianni commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem, plus related issues like attachment problems and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and client-centered, emphasizing skills people can use between sessions and attention to personal values and identity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with mood concerns, anger, and relationship dynamics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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