Monique Goodson-Johnson , LCMHC

Monique Goodson-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 17 years of clinical experience. The LCMHC credential indicates advanced training in assessment and treatment of mental health concerns and the ability to provide psychotherapy across the lifespan.

She has worked with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses more specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, codependency, communication and control struggles, blended family dynamics, and other relational or developmental concerns.

Monique brings a multicultural, open-minded perspective to her work and focuses on creating an honest, empathetic, non-judgmental environment where clients can feel validated and heard. She draws from a variety of methods - including client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused interventions, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing - and adapts therapy to meet the unique needs of each person or family. Monique has experience with children, adolescents, and adults, and has provided individual, group, family, and couples counseling.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Monique Goodson-Johnson integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into her approach. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people explore their values and build self-direction - it is useful for anyone seeking support with self-esteem, life transitions, or relationship concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Emotionally-focused therapy aims to deepen emotional awareness and improve attachment and communication in relationships, which can be especially helpful for couples and families.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Monique works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She tailors interventions over time so therapy remains responsive to individual needs.

Online sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic distance. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from their own communities while maintaining continuity of care and adapting therapy to the practical realities of daily life.