Noelle Johnson, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

About Noelle

Noelle Johnson offers evidence-based therapeutic care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. She uses practical strategies to help clients manage symptoms and strengthen day-to-day coping skills. Noelle holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Maryland.

Her work is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people improve communication, reduce social anxiety, and build more self-compassion. Sessions focus on teaching skills, practicing new ways of relating, and breaking down problems into manageable steps.

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Background and approach

Noelle brings seven years of experience in community mental health to her practice. That background shapes a pragmatic style that emphasizes real-world solutions. She guides people through grief and mood changes with steady, organized support.

She pays attention to cultural context and aims to create an affirming environment. That means listening first, then tailoring interventions to what fits each person. Noelle avoids one-size-fits-all plans and adjusts direction as clients report progress.

Therapy can include short-term skill building or longer work on deeper issues. People can expect clear goals, homework when helpful, and regular check-ins about progress. The focus is on practical change and rebuilding day-to-day functioning.

Online approaches and how they fit your life

Noelle commonly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and mood concerns, teaching breathing, thought management, and behavior experiments to reduce avoidance and improve daily function. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and grief through gradual exposure and meaning-making, helping people tolerate difficult memories while rebuilding routine and purpose.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Noelle works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tries methods that match those aims. She checks progress regularly and shifts methods if something doesn’t feel helpful.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people with busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face work when visual feedback is useful. Phone sessions can be a quieter option when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels like too much. Live chat and text messaging can support quick check-ins, shorter weekly touch points, or written reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines and support continued work on goals regardless of location.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Noelle works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, mood disorders, self-love, social anxiety, and women's issues.

What is her general therapy style?

The approach is evidence-based and practical, with an emphasis on skills you can use day to day. Sessions focus on communication, coping strategies, and building self-compassion.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience, including work in community mental health settings. That experience informs a pragmatic and organized way of working with clients.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Noelle practices in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC. These are the credentials she uses in her clinical work.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and comfort levels.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Maryland
Languages: English