LMHC
Nathaniel Johnston, LMHC
- Experience12 years
- LocationFlorida
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Nathaniel
Nathaniel Johnston is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. He helps people build practical skills for managing stress and anxiety, understand patterns behind addictive behaviors, and develop coping strategies after trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
His work also addresses mood concerns like depression and bipolar symptoms, challenges with sleep and eating, and difficulties in relationships and intimacy. Johnston blends a compassionate, client-centered stance with evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s situation.
He offers both shorter-term support and longer-term therapy depending on what an individual needs, and he collaborates with clients to shape goals and interventions. His practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a focus on everyday functioning, from career pressures and self-esteem to grief, anger, and life transitions.
Clients can expect a flexible therapeutic style that draws on multiple proven methods to meet practical goals and promote meaningful change.
Therapeutic approaches and online access
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills training, often helping with depression, anxiety, sleep, and eating-related issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, supporting work on intimacy, attachment, and communication difficulties.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with this practice offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to access care from home or on the go, maintain continuity during life transitions, and fit appointments around work or family commitments while still working with a licensed professional.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Nathaniel works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapist's general approach and style?
The approach is client-centered and adaptable, combining respect and sensitivity with practical skill-building. Sessions focus on tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s needs and goals.
What is Nathaniel's professional background and experience?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working across a broad set of mental health issues and has supported clients with performance and well-being concerns in athletic settings as well.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH20573 and practices in Florida.
In which language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and subscription handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English