frequently asked questions

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Yes, I am currently taking new clients for telehealth sessions for those living in New York. If you are interested in an appointment or consultation, please email me at johnsonho.therapy@gmail.com or complete the form under Contact.

I work with teenagers and adults from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds. People of all gender and sexual identities are welcome. I offer psychotherapy to couples and individuals ages 13 and up.

My rate is $200 per 50 minute individual session and $225 per 75 minute couples counseling session. 

Sliding scales spots are available for clients based on need. Please reach out to start a conversation about sliding scale availability.

Currently, I am an out-of-network provider. I can provide you with a monthly superbill that you can then submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Many insurance plans will cover a portion of therapy services if you have out-of-network coverage. To find out if you have out-of-network benefits, please get in touch with your insurance company to ask:

• Do I have out-of-network mental health insurance benefits?
• What is my out-of-network deductible?
• If so, what amount will I be reimbursed after I meet my deductible?
• Do you have an out-of-pocket maximum, after which your insurance company reimburses 100% of their “reasonable and customary fee”? If so, what is that amount?

Please reach out to me if you need any support determining this information from your insurance provider.

I work with clients on a weekly basis. My clients tend to get the most benefit this way. Our frequency may shift over time as clinically appropriate.

Before your first session you will be sent an email with a link to your individual client portal. Please follow the link to fill onboarding documents and answer a few questions about yourself.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, which often focuses on analyzing problems, AEDP is an evidence-based experiential and relational therapy—meaning it’s not just about talking about your feelings but actually feeling and processing them in the presence of a supportive therapist. Research shows that the single most important determinant for the success of treatment is the therapist-client relationship.

AEDP is a healing-oriented, mind-body, and emotion-focused approach that helps people move through deep emotional wounds, especially those related to abandonment, neglect, or past trauma. Many people struggling with these issues already have strong intellectual self-awareness—they understand their patterns, but they have come to learn that insight alone is not enough to heal. Real change happens when emotions are deeply felt and processed in a safe, connected relationship. 

That’s okay and completely valid. Throughout our work together, I invite feedback so we can address how your needs are or are not being met. A good therapeutic relationship is built on trust and comfort. If you don’t feel like we’re the right fit, I fully support you in finding someone who is. If it would be helpful, I can even help with referrals to other therapists who might be a better match.