### [Mercedes Johnson - Counselor, LAC (she,  her)](https://urbanfolk.io/listing/mercedes-johnson-counselor-lac-she-her/)

**Published:** July 25, 2025
**Author:** Urban Folk Staff

**Content:**

What happens when trauma knocks at your door unexpectedly? What happens when trauma surrounds you and grab a hold of you from a young age? What do you do? Who do you turn to? How do you deal with the trauma of grief, abuse, disappointment, and hopelessness?

If you find yourself asking these questions and have not gotten an answer, I am here just for YOU. I am passionate about coming alongside you to help you heal, love, nurture, and reparent the traumatized child on the inside of. I utilize EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), Parts Work and Attachment Therapy, while always working from a Trauma Responsive Lens. I look forward to helping you on your healing journey. Sometimes exploring childhood trauma and wounds can be scary and at times paralyzing, but guess what? This time you do not have to do it alone. You have someone who is here to help you every step of the way. If you are ready to take that next step, reach out today!

**Education**

Education and Years In Practice In Practice for 1 year Attended Grand Canyon University , Clinical Mental Health Counseling , Graduated 2024

**Insurances Accepted**

Aetna| Blue Cross| Blue Shield| BlueCross and BlueShield| Cigna and Evernorth| UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

**Fees**

Fees Individual Sessions $100

**Categories:** Licensed Professional Counselor

**Features:** Behavioral Issues, Impulse Control Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Spirituality, Oppositional Defiance (ODD), School Issues, Sexual Abuse, Grief, Family Conflict, Adoption, Anger Management, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, LGBTQ+, Child, Suicidal Ideation, Stress, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Emotional Disturbance, Depression, Coping Skills, Codependency, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD

**Regions:** Arizona

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