Katelyn Johnson

Master's Level Intern

About Katelyn Johnson

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t knowing that something needs to change—it’s figuring out what comes next. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, questioning who you are outside of your achievements, overwhelmed by expectations, or trying to navigate a transition you didn’t exactly feel prepared for. Therapy can give you a place to slow things down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and recognize that you may already have more strength within you than you realize.

Hi, I’m Katelyn Johnson, a Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s-level intern from Adler University. I am pursuing dual graduate degrees in Sport and Human Performance and Mental Health Counseling, bringing together my interests in mental wellness, identity, performance, and personal growth. My style in the therapy room is authentic, attentive, patient, and collaborative—with humor mixed in when it fits. I want therapy to feel comfortable and human, not like you have to show up with the “right” thing to say.

One of the most important things I want clients to know is that every version of you is welcome here. Whether you’re having a great season of life, feeling completely uncertain, or somewhere in between, we can start there. My role is to meet you where you are and work alongside you rather than expecting you to navigate this “life thing” alone. Together, we can make sense of uncertainty, identify what you need, and build tools that help you feel more confident moving forward.

My clinical interests include sports performance, anxiety, depression, ADHD and neurodivergence, identity development, life transitions, career concerns, stress management, and personal growth. I’m especially passionate about working with adolescents, athletes, coaches, and individuals who may feel pressure to perform, achieve, or meet expectations while trying to figure out who they are outside of those roles.

As a former athlete and coach, I understand that sports can become much more than something you do—they can become part of how you see yourself. I enjoy helping athletes navigate performance pressure, perfectionism, confidence, body image, changing roles, and the question of “Who am I outside of my sport?” I also enjoy supporting young people as they explore identity, manage expectations, and develop a healthier relationship with achievement.

I am particularly interested in women’s issues, parenting concerns, perfectionism, body image, identity, and the experiences of neurodivergent clients. I also value working with BIPOC clients, including African American individuals, and strive to approach therapy with cultural humility and an understanding that identity, community, and lived experiences can influence how we experience ourselves and the world around us.

My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and person-centered therapy. I use these approaches collaboratively to help clients better understand their thoughts and emotions, strengthen coping and emotional regulation skills, and explore new perspectives without losing sight of who they are and what matters to them.

Outside of therapy, my athlete identity is still very much a part of me. I’m also a Marvel fan—with plenty of room for DC—and I enjoy connecting with clients around sports, coaching, superheroes, and the interests that make them who they are.

Ultimately, I hope clients leave therapy feeling empowered and more connected to themselves. Sometimes therapy isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about discovering the confidence, resilience, and strengths that have been within you all along.

Whatever season you’re in, you don’t have to have it all figured out before you walk through the door. We can start with the version of you that shows up today and work together from there.