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Hello, my name is Johnie Souza (Pronouns: She/Her/Hers). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor from Oregon, and have worked in mental health for almost 20 years. I started in case management and direct support with adolescents, and then moved towards working in community counseling with chronically mentally ill adults. In 2012, after completing my education, I became a psychotherapist. I continue to learn and grow, most recently becoming a certified Neuroscience Informed Therapist in November 2022. This is my life's calling and I feel truly lucky to be a therapist.
Thank you for considering me as your potential therapist. I believe each person has a purpose, and is given unique gifts and challenges. Sometimes life becomes too stressful and chaotic to see your gifts and purpose. My role is to strive in helping you meet your counseling goals, to live the healthy and balanced you are envisioning for the future.
Therapy can be tremendously rewarding, however it is real work. If you are committed to the process, it can be a deeply enriching and liberating process, with a satisfactory outcome. What you put into this experience is what you take away from it. Know that throughout your process, I will be there to guide and support by offering insights and tools to assist you in coping and overcoming obstacles.
While I am supportive and caring, I will not tolerate any abusive language related to Black, Indigenous, People of Color, any member of the LGBTQI+ Community. I will not tolerate denigration of any culture, religion, ability level, or ethnicity, or political affiliation. Hate cannot abide within the boundaries of our professional therapeutic relationship.
With twelve years of experience as a mental health therapist, I can help you work towards actualizing your goals, to live a more fulfilled life. Together we can help you get back on track so you can live the life you visualize for yourself , and want to support you as you work towards feeling your utmost best.
Thank you, looking forward to our working together.
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
GriefSelf esteem, MotivationCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Johnie Souza. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Johnie is very caring and easy to talk to about a wide range of topics.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Johnie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Johnie is great!
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Johnie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Thank you for your time. I really needed someone to speak to and Johnie was very kind, compassionate, and constructive.
Written on Oct 13, 2024 after therapy with Johnie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Johnie has been an amazing resource. I am so grateful to have found her. She doesn’t just hear you but she listens to you. The support I have found in her has been unmatched. She is the reason I will keep coming back to BetterHelp
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Johnie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Johnie is very supportive, understanding and helpful.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Johnie for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
She is great! She listens and reaches out after our sessions to give more advice.
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Johnie is extremely helpful and has benifitted my life greatly. She offers fresh perspectives, a safe space to open up, and all the tools/resources I need to improve myself.
Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
I’m doing good work with Johnie. She helps me see things in a different way and brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the conversation. We laugh a lot too.
Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Johnie for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I have worked with Johnie in the past and am looking forward to working with her again, a few years later. She’s very supportive and provides useful resources to help me achieve my therapy goals!
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Johnie for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love her humour.I believe she is well qualified.
I believe she is beginning to understand me.She has suggested many ways to deal with my problem.
Written on Jul 22, 2023 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Johnie is the best therapist I have ever had. Her authenticity, empathy and understanding are empowering and refreshing. She helps give you the courage to move forward with healing and change where they are needed and she is a very safe place!
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Johnie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve had a wonderful time with Johnie, I feel very comfortable and accepted while still getting me to recognize the things that might be unhealthy, and gives great resources and feedback to improve them.
This is my first experience with therapy and I am very happy so far!
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Johnie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Johnie is great. An awesome listener and super down to earth. She's very kind and easy to get along with. I would highly recommend!
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Johnie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Johnie is smart, funny and is understanding of my situation, thoughts and feelings in relation to it. She is hugely supportive. Text messages often to check in and gives great feedback. Could not be where i am right now healing wise without all her help and support!
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Johnie is exactly what I needed in my life. She cares, is attentive, helps me talk through multiple possible solutions. Johnie encourages me and helps me foster the strength to be the best person that I can be all while unpacking the trauma.
Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Johnie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Johnie is a wonderful thereapist, and really just a great fit for me personally as well. She gives me space to explore things on my own time and at my own speed, gentling guiding and supporting me without pushing "breakthroughs" or forcing me to explore a subject I don't want to. She recommends articles, books, and podcasts that I might find helpful and really understands what I want out of therapy, and provides it. She has such a subtle way of guiding and advising that I'll feel like I did basically all the talking, but somehow wound up clarifying my thoughts and figuring out the best steps to take, without feeling pushed. She's great at helping me see what's been there all along, and helping me figure out how to stay true to myself when dealing with difficult people, and gives me a lot of confidence in my feelings and my choices. I am very grateful to have found her!
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Johnie for 7 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Johnie is the absolute best! I have never been in counseling/therapy before and was a bit hesitant, but Johnie took care of that hesitancy almost instantly. She is very good at what she does and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Johnie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and self esteem
I have really enjoyed working with Johnie. She truly listens and cares, and is very supportive. It's so nice to have a therapist that feels like an old friend, while also maintaining professional boundaries. I was skeptical of video/distanced counseling at first. But we adapt to the times we are in. Johnie makes it feel comfortable and casual, even through a screen.
Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with Johnie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Johnie is the best counselor I could have ever been matched with. It was truly a blessing. She helped me through some of the hardest transformations in my life and taught me to believe in myself and cherish my life. She saw so many different versions of me and embraced every part. I don’t think I would be the same person I am today without her. Johnie is the kindest, humorous and most gentle person.
Written on Mar 21, 2021 after therapy with Johnie for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
After working with Johnie for almost a year I can confidently say she is the best therapist I have ever had. She is the best combination of sympathetic and helpful. She has helped me through many depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Johnie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Johnnie is great. She keeps it real.
Written on Dec 21, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I can’t praise Johnie Souza enough, really I need to thank the platform that BetterHelp has created to bring such skilled, professional and compassionate therapists in the field to those of us that really need them. I’m confident I wouldn’t have found as good of a match on my own for years and years if not ever had I not been paired up with Johnie. She is attentive, fun, insightful, and very skilled at identifying and responding to me and her resourceful nature and openness has helped me finally face issues I’ve not even felt safe thinking about enough to articulate them. She wonderful, such hard worker and I’m forever grateful to have access to such quality help with such ease.
Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Johnie is a beautiful soul, and an amazing person. She has done so much for me in our time together! I'm confident she can help you too.
Written on Oct 06, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Johnie is an amazing person, a great counselor, friend and really truly there for you!
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Johnie has been an amazing help to me! I could not have gotten through the last few months without her.
Written on Sep 04, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
After working with a handful of other therapists both off and on this platform, I am so grateful I met Johnie. Her investment, compassion, and care for my mental health has helped me immensely - she is always quick to reply, happy to push up a session when something emotional has happened, remembers the details of our previous talks, gives me the safe space to be completely myself, offers a wide array of solutions to problems, and always follows up on them. She truly cares about my progress and about me, even when I don’t care about myself. Thank you, Johnie!
Written on Aug 16, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Johnie is the best therapist I’ve had. It’s taken me awhile to find someone I connect with but Johnie always makes me feel heard and understood. She is down to earth & a great listener with great advice. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great therapist!
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Johnie is great. She is so easy to talk to. I feel lighter after our sessions.
Written on Aug 07, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Johnie is so compassionate and relatable. She connected with me immediately. I'm grateful to have had her as an advocate in my corner. She had to temporarily step down from counseling for family reasons, but I would have continued seeking her support and wisdom indefinitely. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again. She was a Godsend during a very difficult time.
Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Johnie is great! :)
Written on Jun 19, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
It is very nice to have such a wonderful persons support. She is relatable and understanding . The no judgement sessions are fantastic. When I need some additional help she is there So fast . Her help is so appreciated in this time of uncertainty for me. Also the additional resources she has provided have been an eye opening experience. Definitely would recommend to anyone who needs an extra guidance and support! :{D
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Johnie has been a tremendous support to me. She has given me tools to work with to help me in the future. She is brilliant and passionate in her work to help others. I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
In our one session, Johnie has been great. I'm still trying to determine what I want out of this experience, but she's been helpful and supportive.
Written on May 14, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Thank you for being there however you can during this strange time, and for you insights and support while I try to figure myself out. I'm sorry that I don't have a better definition, but I appreciate the support over the last couple of weeks.
Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Johnie is so kind and thoughtful. I loved her gentle and caring approach. She was extremely supportive of me and helped me through a challenging time with much grace and acceptance.
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Johnie has been so wonderful! She is very respectful and kind and was easy for me to connect with. I always feel validated and heard after our sessions and am so glad I reached out. Thank you thank you!!!
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Johnie is the best therapist I've had the pleasure of working with. She listens to me, gives me advice, and is always there when I need her. I'd recommend her to anyone who is looking for a therapist.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Johnnie is caring and kind. She listens to you and makes sure you are doing well. Thank you Johnnie!
Written on Apr 25, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
She's really great. Super friendly, understanding and you can tell she truly cares about her clients.
Written on Apr 20, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is very warm hearted and wants to comfort you right away but doesn't coddle you the whole way.
Written on Apr 09, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Johnie is very compassionate and relates to clients on a personal level. She has been very helpful during an extremely stressful time in my life!
Written on Mar 30, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Johnie is super kind. Respects me and my feelings. She is helping me work through my anxiety that I don’t need.
Written on Mar 29, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Easy going, pleasant to chat with, let’s conversation flow organically but adds direction when lulls. Perfect match for my personality that shuts down if put on defense, but opens with friendly chatter and suggestions.
Written on Mar 28, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 5 days on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Johnie clearly has a good heart for people. She is caring and emotionally intuitive. She is the perfect person to be a therapist.
Written on Mar 18, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Johnie is a great listener and offers good advice. I accomplished more with her in our first session than I have in multiple appointments with other counselors.
Written on Mar 14, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 3 months
She’s been awesome. Checking in on me when I need it! Giving me excellent advice when I do respond!
Written on Mar 11, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I was in a really bad place and started off rocky with Johnie, all of this being my own fault. I told Johnie my fears, anxieties, and my tendencies to run when times get tough. We had a really good heart to heart conversation about my needs and I instantly felt more trust with her our first live sessions really solidified our relationship and gave me the trust I needed to be honest enough to really dig deep. She offers tons of worksheets and information and responds very quickly! She is such a good fit for this toe of counseling and I'm very glad to have found her!!
Written on Mar 11, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Johnie is very nice and caring! This was my first time trying out counseling and I learned so much!
Written on Mar 05, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I got turned onto BetterHelp from Tom Bilyeu's 'Impact Theory' and decided to give it a shot. I had been looking around at local therapist offices to attend a session in person originally but decided to give BetterHelp a try, largely due to convenience, but it's also a great price for the help and services you can receive.
Although I originally wanted a male therapist, I am very happy that there weren't any currently available in my state and that I got matched with Johnie. We've had 2 sessions already and it really has already started helping me get through these tough times and see the light at the other side.
I do not regret that decision and plan on continuing to use the service regularly.
Written on Mar 04, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amazing lady. She’s friendly, warm and welcoming. No judgement and easy to talk to. I would very much recommend her to just about anyone.
Written on Feb 07, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Johnie is great! She is very personable, and I enjoy our sessions. She's an active listener and provides resources pertinent to the issues at hand. Totally recommend her services for anyone in need. Thanks Johnie!
Written on Jan 24, 2020 after therapy with Johnie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and sleeping disorders
Johnie shows genuine care & empathy. She is easy to open up to and her sense of humor makes the session enjoyable. I can’t thank her enough for how much she has helped me improve my mental health! She is an amazing human!
Written on Dec 08, 2019 after therapy with Johnie for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Johnie Souza is kind, funny, smart and very intuitive. First appointment with her and I was impressed. Look forward to talking more with her and getting to some new coping skills for my life . Thank you for being so open with me .
Written on Nov 22, 2019 after therapy with Johnie for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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