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Karen Johnson-Cromwell, LPC

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Karen

Karen Johnson-Cromwell is an LPC with 24 years of clinical and supervisory experience who draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma, and career or parenting transitions.

Background and approach

She practices from New Jersey and brings a practical, skills-oriented perspective that includes coaching elements for clients seeking improved daily functioning and performance. In independent practice she supports people through a mix of talk therapy and practical mental skills training, including work with athletes who need both clinical care and performance-focused strategies.

Her approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and new coping tools developed. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages clients to take gradual steps toward more satisfying and effective ways of living.

Prospective clients can expect flexible session options and a focus on concrete skills alongside emotional processing, with attention to issues such as compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, and adapting to life changes. She maintains a professional practice in New Jersey and communicates in English.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy access

Karen Johnson-Cromwell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes cognitive-behavioral strategies that help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage ADHD-related challenges, and cope with depression or stress. Another common method integrates performance-focused mental skills training which combines clinical interventions with goal-oriented exercises useful for people who want to improve concentration, emotional regulation, or daily routines.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work she does with each client. She will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges to determine which techniques fit best, and then adapt methods over time based on progress and client feedback.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets clients access care from different locations. These formats support ongoing work on coping strategies, communication skills, and performance-related training while making it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, career challenges, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her practice uses evidence-based techniques with a practical, skills-focused approach that blends emotional exploration and coaching to help clients build coping strategies and improve day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of professional counseling and supervision experience to her work, including independent practice and supporting clients who need mental skills training for performance.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey; her credential is listed as NJ LPC 37PC00561900.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
She conducts sessions in English and is not listed as offering services in additional languages.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English