About Us

Nancy A. Johnson, Ed.D, LMHC, MH #8592

Dr. Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founded Orlando Counseling Specialists in 2006. Nancy completed her doctorate in counseling psychology from Argosy University-Sarasota in 2010 to become a family specialist. She received her masters of arts in mental health counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in 2003, as well as her bachelor of science in health education from Northern Michigan University in 1979.

Experience

Nancy has experience working with diverse populations on a variety of topics such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, gender and sexual orientation issues, personality disorders, and spirituality. She absolutely loves what she does with family therapy and has found that when treating troubled teens, choosing to work with the entire family has brought about optimal results.

Beliefs & Personal Background

Nancy counsels from a Relational Model of counseling, holding to her core belief that an individual cannot heal or grow outside the context of significant and meaningful relationships. She has a gift for creating a safe place for people to process their pain, as well as being able to bond with her clients in meaningful ways. She also incorporated cognitive behavioral therapy with children, adolescents, and teens, and counsels families from a Family Systems Model.

Nancy has three grown sons. In her free time, she likes to read, play tennis, and enjoys patio time with her friends.

Our Team

As part of Dr Johnson’s clinical practice, she supervises many Registered Mental Health Interns who often become part of her team at Orlando Counseling Specialists allowing for more diversity and specialties to meet the needs of our community.