Meet TCR Counselor Therapist

Ms. Cindy Johnson
Founder & Counselor-Psychotherapist, Therapeutic Counseling Room (TCR)
With over 15 years of experience supporting children, individuals, couples, and families, Cindy Johnson is a dedicated counselor-psychotherapist. In August 2017, she founded the Therapeutic Counseling Room (TCR)—a safe, compassionate space devoted to mental health well-being, social-emotional wellness, academic and career success, and family healing. Through both school-based and private sessions, TCR offers sustainable, evidence-based support to individuals and communities.
Clinical Approach & Philosophy
Cindy offers deep therapeutic support through compassionate, personalized psychotherapy. While she does not provide clinical diagnoses, she specializes in counseling children and adolescent teens navigating mental health disorders. Her versatile practice includes individual, group, couples, and family counseling, substance use support, and career counseling to help students and young adults plan for a purposeful future. Cindy uses an integrative approach, thoughtfully adapting her methods to meet the unique needs of each client. She blends evidence-based frameworks with creative and deep therapeutic insights, including:
- Evidence-Based Frameworks: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
- Insight & Awareness: Psychoanalytic Therapy and Mindfulness.
- Creative & Experiential Modalities: Restorative Circles, Psychodrama, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy.
While her core expertise is rooted in supporting youth, Cindy proudly counsels individuals across the lifespan. She provides guidance for adults of all ages managing complex life challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance use, and emotional or behavioral regulation challenges.
Education & Credentials
Cindy's extensive academic background and long-standing service underscore her commitment to the counseling field:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology — Shaw University (Raleigh, NC, USA)
- Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling — Long Island University (Brooklyn, NY, USA)
- New York State Certified Educational Counselor (Actively serving since 2013)
- Post-Master's Graduate Advanced Certificate Degree in School Building Leadership — College of New Rochelle (New Rochelle, NY)
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Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical Psychology (In Progress). 🌿 “At TCR, we believe mental health and emotional well-being are the foundation for lifelong success.”
📩 Let’s connect — Reach out today to schedule individual sessions, workshops, or school consultations.🌐 Website: www.therapeuticcounsellingroom.com
📧 Email: contact@therapeuticcounsellingroom.com
📞 Phone: 347-913-8168
💬 Chat on WhatsApp: +971 52 936 3276
📍 Location/Office: Available Online