Mrs. Mara A Johnson, LMHC-D

(She/her)

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training™

Online Therapy

About Me

With over 18 years of clinical experience, I specialize in helping individuals, heal from trauma and create meaningful, lasting change. I have extensive training and ongoing consultation in EMDR. This allows me to support clients in processing past traumatic experiences so they can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and emotional freedom.

In addition to trauma work, I help clients manage anxiety, strengthen relationships, enhance communication, and build a work–life balance that truly aligns with their values. My approach is strength-based and collaborative, focusing not only on symptom relief but on deeper growth and long-term well-being.

I am passionate about creating a supportive, thoughtful, and engaged therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. I look forward to connecting and supporting you in building the life and relationships you want.

Education & Experience

I have a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Albany,
I have worked with children and families in foster care for 8 years
I have been in private practice since 2015
Trained in EMDR in 2020

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

I am an adjunct professor at NYU in the Community Mental Health Masters program.

Specialty Area

  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealth