Zakia is the best!!
Zakia Johnson, LCPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Zakia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Zakia. View 22 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Maryland and Pennsylvania
Recent reviews
Zakia is easily the best therapist I’ve ever worked with. She’s not afraid to tell me the things “I don’t want to hear”, but her tone of voice and ability to listen are incredibly comforting.
More about Zakia
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LCPC, LPC
I have embraced a lifelong commitment to serving my community by providing emotional and behavioral health support. In a world that’s constantly changing I have forged lasting therapeutic relationships through a level of consistency, dependability, and accountability.I have provided individual, small group, and family counseling to consumers based on their identified needs. The primary goal is to enhance the individual’s mental health, so they are able to reach their highest potential mentally, physically, and spiritually. As a metaphor to life experiences I am an advocate of planting seeds that will cultivate growth in a variety of terrains. In other words, my work provides you with the tools to cope and thrive in different circumstances.
Specialties
Licenses
Zakia Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215393202.
- LCPC · Maryland · LC6316 · Expires January 2025
- LPC · Pennsylvania · PC007496 · Expires February 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Zakia Johnson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Zakia is the best!!
Zakia is easily the best therapist I’ve ever worked with. She’s not afraid to tell me the things “I don’t want to hear”, but her tone of voice and ability to listen are incredibly comforting.
Zakia is an excellent therapist who has helped me sort through a variety of issues. She is a amazing.
Zakia is so helpful to me with the challenges facing me in my life right now. She helps me organize my thoughts and assists me in so many meaningful ways. She is a true gem.
Zakia is an excellent therapist. She listens to me and helps me through some complicated and challenging situations with practical strategies for problem solving. She is easy going and kind and extremely encouraging.
Terrific, empowering, and an amazing therapist. Very open minded and gives you hope.
Zakia is an excellent therapist who has helped me through a very challenging time of my life.
I love Zakia!!!
Zakia is an excellent therapist who listens with to me with compassion. She encourages me to reach my goals. She seems genuinely interested in each issue that I discuss.
Zakia is wonderful! She approaches sessions with sensitivity, but also may say the things you don’t want to hear, but NEED to hear. She is easily the best therapist I’ve ever had!
Zakia is an excellent therapist. She listens to me and has guided me through a very difficult period in my life. I have been able to discuss painful issues that I can’t share with anyone else and she provides me with compassionate assistance that I treasure. My sessions with her truly help me in my daily life.
Very helpful with various activities and games during the session. Checkin in on past problems for updates and messages throughout the week. Her therapy sessions have been very helpful for me over the past few months.
Kia has been great and really helped me through some very difficult times!
Zakia is very warm and inviting in our sessions, I feel I am speaking with someone who is very relatable, but still isn't afraid to tell me something I may not want to hear. I appreciate her taking the time to review journals and to reply to written messages, even if it's just to confirm she's read them! I'm very fortunate to be paired with her!
Thank you for always providing manageable solutions
I have had other therapists but Zakia stands outs as the best. She listens and provides tools to help me guide through some very difficult situations. I never feel judged by her. She understands my value system and helps me walk through tough decisions. I am so grateful for her. I don’t know what I would have done during this pandemic without her.
Zakia is a good therapist. She listens and provides feedback based on what information you have given her. She also sends worksheets which I find most helpful.
She’s a very awesome counselor that takes the time out to actually help you through a matter. It feels as if you have a very good friend that’s there to listen
Kia has been helpful to me in a very troubling time.
Zakia is an excellent example of what a counselor should be. She listens. She is compassionate. She gives good suggestions and is extremely encouraging. She has blessed my life.
Thankful for Zakia taking time out of her schedule.
I enjoy my counseling sessions with Zakia. She is very good at her career and she genuinely wants to help me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zakia Johnson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Zakia Johnson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Zakia Johnson speak?
Zakia Johnson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Zakia Johnson have?
Zakia Johnson has 20 years of experience.
Where is Zakia Johnson licensed to practice?
Zakia Johnson is licensed to practice in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Does Zakia Johnson accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Zakia Johnson accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Zakia Johnson?
Zakia Johnson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Zakia Johnson?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.