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Vielka Johnson, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Vielka 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 Vielka. View 38 reviews
Great news, Vielka is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Ms Johnson is very easy to talk to and helped me feel calmer since our first conversation. She has given me tools to work through my anxiety and we have just gotten started!

Reviewed November 2024

Vielka help me understand my behaviours and fulfill myself with better actions. I never tried therapy before and this is definitely a welcome help to improve myself.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Vielka

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

My name is Vielka E. Johnson. I received my BA in Psychology in 1996 from the University of Colorado. In 1998 I moved to San Antonio, TX and continued in receiving my master’s degree in counseling and in 2006 was licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners and a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been fortunate to have worked with such a diverse population within our community. My background primarily is with children and adolescents ages 3 to 18; however, I have worked with young adults and adults up to the ages of 65+.

I have worked in variety of settings to include community agencies, school settings and residential facilities. I have experience in working with therapeutic foster care children, family domestic violence, mental and physical abuse, the mobile crisis unit, and crisis intervention. I am trained in Trauma Focus CBT. I also incorporate different modalities approaches to address the needs of the client. I am deeply committed in assisting clients with identifying their strengths and weaknesses; learning new skills to achieve their goals and improve their lives.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Men's issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Vielka Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063614782.

  • LPC · Texas · 59981 · Expires August 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 Vielka Johnson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

38 reviews

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Ms Johnson is very easy to talk to and helped me feel calmer since our first conversation. She has given me tools to work through my anxiety and we have just gotten started!

Reviewed November 2024

Vielka help me understand my behaviours and fulfill myself with better actions. I never tried therapy before and this is definitely a welcome help to improve myself.

Reviewed August 2024

Vielka is an amazing and caring therapist. She is helpful and has truly been a blessing to me. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed August 2024

Vielka is like a best friend! She has helped me through some tough times. I strongly recommend her. Thank you Vielka!

Reviewed August 2024

She’s GREAT!

Reviewed May 2024

Pleasure to work with

Reviewed March 2024

I have been in and out of therapy my entire life. I've also been a past client of BH which was just an okay experience. I've probably had 50 different therapists in the past, and not one was a good fit. I decided to give BH another shot 4 months ago. I was starting to worry when it took longer before I was matched with a Therapist. Well!! Enter Vielka, my matched Therapist. I have been searching my entire life for a good fit. Vielka isn't just a good fit for me, she is literal perfection!! WE are the perfect fit. Recently my GP of 12yrs mentioned that he noticed that I've been smiling lately and asked why. I told him that I'd finally found the most amazing Therapist. My GP has been wanting me to get therapy for awhile now. He is delighted to see the progress I've been making since seeing Vielka. I specifically requested a Therapist that would put me to work rather than just talking. Vielka is compassionate, passionate, caring, helps me set and reach my realistic goals, has a fantastic sense of humor which I need and love, is very well educated when it comes to more complex individuals such as myself, reminds me of my worth, and beyond supportive. I could easily write 3 pages full of Vielka's different wonderful attributes, but simply put, she is a legitimate lifesaver and I'm certain she has angel wings hidden in her clothing. I CAN NOT speak highly enough of, or recommend Vielka enough. If you are fortunate enough to be matched with her, I can assure you that as she so often reminds me, "that I am always walking beside you and you aren't alone." Those aren't idle words. Vielka has become a huge part of my life and I very seriously can not nor do I want to imagine life without her! I was at rock bottom ready to checkout when we were matched. With Vielka in my life, she's got me back into my old fighting spirit again. I absolutely adore and treasure her!! I promise that you will too!

Reviewed February 2024

I never leave a meeting without an assignment or tool that helps me to be better from session to session.

Reviewed August 2023

Vielka Johnson is a fantastic therapist. She listens to me and all my concerns, asks me great questions to get me thinking deeper and recommends the best advice. Each week I look forward to getting to chat with her.

Reviewed December 2023

I love my therapist so far. One of main worries about getting a new therapist was me not liking them for whatever reason. But there is no way not to like Vielka. I look forward to our counseling sessions and would definitely recommend her hands down.

Reviewed December 2023

Ms Johnson truly listens and walks you down the path towards figuring out a solution. She is open and shares. I never feel judged. It’s always a safe space.

Reviewed July 2023

Vielka is a wonderful person and clearly has great insight.

Reviewed February 2023

Vielka is very encouraging and gracious. I appreciate her words of wisdom and experience in life. Thankful for the sessions we’ve had as it has been an encouragement during times of confusion.

Reviewed February 2023

I feel that the sessions go really well and I feel good afterwards. Thank you so much

Reviewed February 2023

From the 1st session, she got a feel for my situation right off the bat. It was awesome to hear someone tell me on the other end that we have a plan and can continue to work together with that plan. She is a very good listener and with more things I bring to the table she is able to immediately move forward and help me!

Reviewed February 2023

Ms. Johnson has a great and alot of experience. She has an amazing personality. It’s a joy being in her sessions.

Reviewed January 2023

I felt instant relief talking to Vielka. She seems to understand so much with what I have gone through.

Reviewed January 2023

An awesome woman first and an awesome therapist.

Reviewed December 2022

Very professional and attentive

Reviewed December 2022

I have only had two sessions with Vielka and already feel strengthened, encouraged, and empowered. I wasn't thrilled about opening up and has the fear of feeling judged but she made me feel like I was talking to my best friend. There was no judgment just compassion. She said in our first session that she cares and she does. Her words became action and that results in trust. Thank you, Vielka!

Reviewed November 2022

I have been in counseling before, but I must say that Vielka is by far the best I have ever worked with. She listens to what I have to say and she gives me very good advice. She isn't judgmental and is caring. I really appreciate the time we have together.

Reviewed September 2022

Very nice and understanding

Reviewed August 2022

Vielka understands my issues and is able to identify solutions and problems without me having to explain too much

Reviewed August 2022

I have been helped tremendously by Vielka in the few months that we have interacted. She is very caring and helps you walk through negative thinking so that you understand how irrational your thoughts can be. I would highly recommend Vielka to anyone experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem.

Reviewed June 2022

She’s is a great listener that s suggests multiple solutions. Her suggestions are practical and helpful. She makes you feel like you are talking to a trusted auntie.

Reviewed June 2022

Vielka is a true angel and I am so grateful for her support. She is helping me though my grief with such compassion. She also suggests helpful tools and ideas I would not arrive at on my own. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed June 2022

Thank you Vielka ❣️

Reviewed May 2022

Vielka is a very good listener and understands the need of her patients. Looking forward for future sessions and progress.

Reviewed April 2022

She is funny and gives the right balance of listening intently to you while guiding you to your truth.

Reviewed April 2022

I had a very good faith walk talk with Mrs. Johnson. She gave some good questions to think about and reminded me a number of times that God 's love for me will not ever leave me. As well as guided me to take time and evaluate where my faith is at and what the means for my situation. I am always so grateful for the advice and guidance that I receive when meeting with Mrs. Johnson, as well as the encouragement that she always shares. I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling in life or their faith. She is full of wisdom to share.

Reviewed March 2022

Vielka was truly one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. I appreciate all of her help, she was kind, funny, and very understanding even when I accidentally slept in and missed a session. I recommend her full heartedly!

Reviewed March 2022

If there was any example of a saving grace, it’s Mrs. Johnson. Her wittiness and attention to the matter are what makes her stand out. Her cadence and professionalism help drive and instill a sense of trust and companionship only few can legitimately do. I’ve enjoyed my time with her, and she has helped me out tremendously in my quest for a better lifestyle. The cream of the crop, and a true professional. 12/10 would definitely recommend!

Reviewed February 2022

In just a few months Vielka Johnson has helped me become a significantly more mature person by helping me see my relationship trouble in a new light. My communication has improved and I better understand the aspects I was less aware of. This kind of growth is very important to me, and this therapy have accelerated it in a healthy way.

Reviewed February 2022

I love my therapist because I think she understands me and makes me feel comfortable.

Reviewed February 2022

Ms Vielka Johnson has been a wonderful therapist and has helped me through tough times I was going through. She listens well, gives excellent advice, and will have you do techniques to help what it is your struggling with. I highly recommend her as a therapist, it was a pleasure working with her. She helped me cope with the problems I was facing and see things in a clearer perspective. I cannot recommend her enough, thank you Ms Vielka Johnson. You have had a big impact on my life.

Reviewed January 2022

This therapist listened carefully and provided practical solutions and ideas for me to consider.

Reviewed January 2022

Vielka is a cool lady who listens very well and will put what you’re feeling into words so you better understand yourself. She has a great sense of humour and I left feeling hopeful after our last session.

Reviewed December 2021

It was a pleasure having Ms Vielka Johnson as my Therapist for the 2 sessions. With her wise guidance, I was able to receive clarity and make important decisions and changes that were best for me and my life with ease and confidence. Highly recommend her as she listens deeply, is relatable, calm, has a great sense of humour that puts you at ease. I enjoyed our sessions and will return in future to see her if I ever need to again. - Jessica :)

Reviewed December 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vielka Johnson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Vielka 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 Vielka Johnson speak?

Vielka Johnson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Vielka Johnson have?

Vielka Johnson has 20 years of experience.

Where is Vielka Johnson licensed to practice?

Vielka Johnson is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Vielka Johnson accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Vielka 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."

What treatment approaches does Vielka Johnson offer?

Vielka Johnson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Vielka Johnson?

Vielka 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 Vielka 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.

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