Vielka Johnson , LPC

Vielka Johnson is a licensed counselor with a long history of working across age groups and settings. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado in 1996, later relocating to San Antonio, Texas in 1998 to continue her training and complete a master’s degree in counseling. In 2006 she earned licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, a state credential for practicing professional counseling.

Her clinical background includes work with a diverse community population, with a primary focus on children and adolescents ages 3 to 18. She also has experience supporting young adults and adults into their 60s. Vielka's professional roles have spanned community agencies, school environments, and residential facilities, giving her exposure to a wide range of client needs and service models.

Throughout her career she has worked with therapeutic foster care youth and families affected by domestic violence, mental and physical abuse, and crisis situations, including work with a mobile crisis unit and crisis intervention services. She is trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and blends multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor care to each person's needs.

Vielka is committed to helping clients identify their strengths and challenges, learn practical skills, and work toward meaningful goals that improve daily functioning and quality of life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Vielka Johnson draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client's own goals and values shape the work; this approach helps people gain clarity and self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Trauma-Focused CBT training, emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while teaching practical coping skills; it is often used for anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and behavior concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Vielka collaborates with each client to weigh needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors techniques accordingly, so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care across locations. These formats support flexible scheduling and ongoing contact with licensed professionals, allowing clients to work on skills and strategies from home or other convenient settings.