- Motivational approach
- Advocacy experience
- Focus on sleep
About Marcus
Marcus Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 17 years of experience. He offers direct, down-to-earth support for people worried about sleep, eating, mood, addiction, and relationship strain. Marcus speaks English and works with adults who want practical help and coaching-style guidance.
Marcus came to counseling after a life-changing injury ended an early career in dance. He completed a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at New York University and a Master of Social Work at Fordham University. Those experiences shaped a focus on recovery, resilience, and practical problem-solving.
Much of his career has involved advocacy work for people with disabilities and chronic health needs. He spent fifteen years with a community-based managed long-term care organization and later worked as an advocacy specialist with a Health Home program. That background informs how he supports people navigating systems like housing, benefits, and vocational services.
In sessions he uses a motivational, collaborative style that helps people set goals and take small steps toward change. Marcus also brings coaching and mediation skills into therapy when helpful, and he has experience supporting people living with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction concerns.
He combines practical tools with plain talk and steady encouragement. People who want a therapist who listens, helps identify clear next steps, and supports real-world problem solving may find his way of working helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Marcus uses evidence-based, practical methods to help people manage symptoms and daily challenges. He frequently uses motivational interviewing, a collaborative style that helps clients clarify goals and find their own reasons to change; this approach is useful for sleep habits, addictions, and making small lifestyle shifts. He also applies rehabilitation-focused counseling strategies that address functioning, routines, and navigating services, which can help when health, work, or housing issues affect day-to-day life.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Marcus works together with each person to see which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts methods over time based on what helps most. Clients take an active role in choosing priorities and testing practical steps between sessions.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and better fit with busy lives. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate that online or remote sessions can make it simpler to attend appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so work and family responsibilities are easier to balance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marcus address?
He helps people dealing with sleeping and eating issues, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, anger, intimacy-related problems, parenting strain, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Marcus uses a motivational, collaborative approach that focuses on setting goals and taking practical steps. He blends coaching, mediation, and supportive counseling to help people move forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience and a long history of advocacy work in community settings that informs his clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Marcus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients as indicated in his profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.