Kyle Johnson

Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Bachelor of Arts – University Scholars from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Christian Counseling from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. I am also trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I’ve been working in mental health for over 15 years.

My Call to Christian Counseling

In my sophomore year of college, the Lord brought Isaiah 61:1 to my attention: “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” I sensed that this was one of the purposes of my life. After living in Central Asia for four-and-a-half years, I was in a low place emotionally. I came back to the U.S. and received counseling for a few months, and it helped me tremendously. At that point, I started to consider counseling as a career and God confirmed my desires. He also provided me with a counseling “mentor” who encouraged me in my gifts of empathy and the ability to connect with and have insights into others.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I’ve been married for over 25 years and have three young adult sons. I enjoy being with my family and traveling with them all over the world. We spent many years living and serving as missionaries in Central and Southeast Asia. I love coffee shops, classic sitcoms, and reading mystery novels. We have a small dog named Addie who has been to Malaysia and back with us.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Anxiety
• Counseling for Teens
• Codependency
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• Ministry Concerns
• Online Counseling
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma

Men’s Issues

I love working with men of all ages to help address problems unique to men. Whether you’re looking for support related to job dissatisfaction, being a better husband and father, coping with stress in healthy ways, or addressing sinful behaviors, we will work together to set manageable and achievable goals in order to help you find balance and a deeper sense of satisfaction in life.

Ministry Issues

Having been in the ministry for many years, I understand firsthand the pressures that those in ministry face. Often people in ministry don’t have anyone that they can process their problems with. I will listen without judgment and offer a confidential space to address your concerns. I will also provide tools that will help you establish healthier rhythms, boundaries, and a greater work/life balance.

Depression

In our upside down world that is filled with pain and chaos, it’s no wonder that many people suffer from depression. Without giving Christian “platitudes,” I will help point you to the God of all hope. I will come alongside you in your suffering and will not condemn you for not “doing enough” to solve your problem. At the same time, we will look at practical and simple steps you can take to find the relief you seek.

Trauma

Almost every person in this world has been touched by trauma and its effects. It’s important to understand trauma, both what it is and the impact it has on our lives. From that understanding, we will use methods that are clinically proven to both cope with the effects of trauma and to help bring more resolution from past traumatic experiences.

Spiritual Development

If you long for an accepting, welcoming place to discuss your spiritual life and places that you feel stuck in your walk with the Lord, I would be honored to help. Together we can address any fears and doubts you may have and talk about real and hard issues related to spirituality and God. I will always be available to pray with you, listen to your struggles, and point you back to Him.

Availability (by office location):

• McKinney West – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
• Online Counseling – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.