Brittany Johnson, MA, RMHCI

Brittany is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in our Ocala Office, with a passion for helping others and a wealth of experience working with diverse populations, particularly teens and women. Brittany has always had an empathic and guiding nature that led her to the counseling field.

Brittany is originally from Orlando, Florida, where she was born and raised.  She earned her B.S. of Psychology from the University of Central Florida.  After graduating from UCF she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where she served 5 years in Aviation Resource Management in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After her enlistment, she enrolled at Webster University, Ocala and received her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling.  During her training, Brittany developed a deep interest in the power of empathy and how to help individuals to navigate life’s challenges and build stronger connections with others.  Brittany has worked with organizations offering counseling and support to people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and she recognizes the importance of creating a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

Brittany’s experience includes working with adolescents in a variety of settings, including schools, private practice, teens in the foster care system, women and teens in crisis and pregnancy through outreach programs, and individuals dealing with substance use issues. Brittany focuses on the “whole person” concept and her approach to therapy is person centered. Brittany believes that each individual is unique and she encourages wholeness by supporting each person in making their own choices and decisions to promote a greater sense of wellbeing, self-awareness and acceptance.

Areas of Specialization:

Depression

Anxiety

Trauma

Substance Use Disorders

Women's Issues

Teens

Treatment Modalities:

Solution-Focused Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Narrative Therapy

Play Therapy