Therapist profile
Marcus Johnson, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 002089
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Motivational Interviewing
- Rehabilitation focus
- Advocacy and coaching
About Marcus
Marcus Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 17 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with anger alongside related concerns like depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating problems, intimacy struggles, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are presented in a straightforward, practical way aimed at helping people manage strong feelings and day-to-day setbacks.
Marcus draws on a background in rehabilitation counseling and social work to guide his work. He combines advocacy and mediation experience with a motivational, collaborative session style. That means he listens for what matters to the client, sets clear goals together, and uses conversation to help people find workable steps forward.
Before counseling he trained in dance on a scholarship and later recovered from a spinal cord injury, which shaped his approach to long-term challenges and disability advocacy. He has held leadership roles supporting people with physical disabilities, helping with housing, benefits, and vocational issues. Those skills surface in practical problem-solving during sessions.
Marcus uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify their motivation and explore change. He also brings coaching and advocacy skills when clients need help navigating systems or making life adjustments. Sessions aim to be direct, solution-focused, and respectful of each person’s goals.
He offers work in English and accepts international clients. To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches used in online sessions
Marcus commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their reasons for change. This approach focuses on thoughtful questions and reflections that clarify values and generate small, practical steps toward different behavior. It tends to suit people who are unsure about change or who need help moving from thought to action.He also brings rehabilitation-informed coaching into sessions. That work concentrates on problem solving, advocacy, and practical strategies for managing daily challenges like sleep, eating, or navigating benefits and services. It can be helpful when anger ties into life stressors and systems-level issues.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Marcus will work with each client to test methods, adjust pacing, and choose techniques that fit goals and preferences. He frames the process as joint problem solving rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work and family obligations, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals generally adapt their methods for remote work so practical skills, coaching, and motivational techniques can still be practiced effectively.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related problems does he address?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a motivational, collaborative way that focuses on clear goals and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience as a clinician and leadership experience advocating for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Can I work with him if I am outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United States; language of service is English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.