Lakitta Johnson , LPC

Lakitta Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Distance Professional Services Provider in Mississippi with 23 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. She combines clinical training and practical experience to support people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief, mood disorders, and a range of life transitions. Johnson also addresses issues such as self-esteem, anger, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, workplace challenges, and young adult adjustment.

She earned degrees from Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, and Loyola University of Chicago and serves as a counselor, counselor supervisor, and educator. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she holds state credentialing that authorizes her to provide counseling services and guide therapeutic work with individuals.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques, allowing her to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and goals. Johnson emphasizes dignity, respect, and collaborative effort, inviting people who are willing to engage in change to work with hope and practical strategies. She aims to help individuals build skills, regain balance, and move forward through focused, compassionate care.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. In this approach the therapist creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space and follows the person’s concerns so they can explore feelings, values, and personal goals. It is helpful for building self-understanding and improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with mood and behavioral patterns by teaching clearer thinking and problem-solving strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lakitta Johnson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to create an individualized plan that feels right for the person.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate mobility or geographic limits, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.