Kellie Johnson, MS, LCMHCA

Clinical Therapist

Kellie Johnson, LCMHCA, is a therapist at AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine who works with clients experiencing OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity concerns, and other mental health challenges. She earned her Master of Science in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia.

Kellie approaches therapy with an open, supportive, and nonjudgmental presence. She believes that trust creates space for clients to be more comfortable showing up as themselves, and she brings humor, creativity, and authenticity into her work. Her approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, with particular experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community and clients exploring identity-related concerns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is central to Kellie’s clinical approach. She also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) based on each client’s needs. Kellie also incorporates expressive arts and creative activities when helpful, particularly when clients are working through experiences that may be difficult to put into words.

In her work with clients, Kellie explores patterns of thought and behavior while helping people better understand how those patterns relate to their values and goals. She collaborates with clients to develop practical coping skills, explore emotions, and identify changes that can help them feel more aligned with the lives they want to build. She values each client’s cultural background and individual experiences as important parts of that process.

Outside of work, Kellie enjoys spending time with friends and family, visiting local shops and farmers markets, and getting outdoors. She also enjoys crocheting, trying new recipes, and watching everything from reality television to true crime documentaries.