Crystal M. Johnson

Crystal Johnson, LPC

Healing families. Empowering women. Nurturing children.

I get it…

I know how heavy life can feel. As a high-achiever, you’ve spent years setting your standards high, showing up for everyone, and making it look effortless. But underneath it all, you’re exhausted - mentally, emotionally, and physically. You overthink, you push yourself past your limits, and even when you accomplish something big, it never feels like enough. Rest feels unearned, and slowing down feels risky.

I help clients break out of this cycle using strengths-based approaches. You don’t have to perform or prove yourself with me, you can just be. We’ll take our time getting to know each other then we’ll continue creating a plan that helps you feel more balanced, fulfilled and in control.

Quick backstory: I started my career as an educator and childcare provider, now I bring that same passion to counseling. 

Our sessions are a judgment-free zone, where we dig into the nitty-gritty of your unique experiences. Mindfulness, emotion regulation, and a dash of creativity is my recipe for helping you navigate the complexities of life and help lighten the load. I'll cheer on the person you are today while we build some new habits for a smoother tomorrow. Therapy can be tough, but I'm here to walk with you on this journey of acceptance, change, and healing.

Let's be real—it's pretty brave to ask for help and you don’t have to do this alone. Therapy isn’t about fixing you… it’s about freeing you. When you’re ready to start that journey, let’s connect.

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I currently provide:

  • Individual Counseling

    • adults, couples, teens

  • Groups

  • Workshops

 
 

Healing and Growth for Black Women in Georgia: Why Therapy Matters

You Deserve Space to Heal and Be Heard

For many Black women, life can feel like a constant balancing act. You show up for everyone, do your best at work, care for family, and keep it all together even when you’re running on empty. Beneath that strength, there might be old wounds that never had room to heal. Maybe you’ve carried childhood pain into your adult life, or maybe you’re simply tired of always being the one who stays strong.

Therapy offers you a place to exhale. It’s a space where you don’t have to explain, perform, or pretend. You can just be yourself, fully and without judgment, while exploring what healing really means for you.

Common Struggles Black Women Face

Many of the women I work with share experiences like these:

• Growing up with unresolved childhood trauma that still affects confidence, relationships, or self-worth
• Feeling burned out from constantly having to push through and stay strong for everyone else
• Struggling to balance cultural expectations with who they really are or want to be
• Navigating major life transitions, a new job, relationship, or stage of life, without clear direction
• Feeling like an impostor, even when they’ve achieved so much

You don’t have to carry all of this alone. Healing happens when we have a safe relationship where we can begin to see ourselves differently.

My Approach to Healing

My work is trauma-informed and culturally aware. I believe that healing happens when you’re met with care, honesty, and respect for your full story. Our sessions are collaborative and centered on you, not a set of checklists or quick fixes.

Together, we’ll explore where the pain began, how it shows up now, and what you need to start letting it go. I’ll help you build self-compassion, strengthen your sense of identity, and reconnect with your own voice. My goal is to make therapy feel like a supportive conversation that helps you move toward freedom, peace, and wholeness.

Why Telehealth Therapy Works

You don’t have to add one more thing to your already full schedule. Through secure telehealth sessions, you can meet with me from anywhere in Georgia, your home, your car, or a quiet place that feels safe to you. Many of my clients find that they’re more relaxed and open in their own space. Telehealth allows you to access care that fits into your life while still offering the same level of warmth, connection, and effectiveness as in-person therapy.

You’re Allowed to Heal

You’ve spent so much of your life caring for everyone else. Now it’s your turn. You deserve rest, care, and healing. You deserve to live a life that feels lighter and more aligned with who you are.

If you’re ready to take that step, I would love to walk with you.

Schedule a free consultation today and let’s start your journey toward healing.