Kara Johnson

Ka'ra Johnson, LCSW-C, LCSW, LISW has over 20yrs working in the field of social work. She is licensed in Maryland (LCSW-C), Virginia (LCSW), Ohio (LISW) and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has a BSW from the University of Akron, a MS in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and a MSW from Capella University. Becoming at Just Breathe Your Journey. Your Healing. Your Becoming. At Just Breathe Recovery and Wellness Centers, we believe that mental health recovery is not about “fixing” what’s broken—it’s about becoming who you were always meant to be. Life’s challenges, trauma, and transitions can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. But healing is possible. With every breath, you hold the power to release what no longer serves you and step into resilience, clarity, and purpose. Becoming is more than a destination. It is a journey—one that honors your story, your identity, and your unique path to wholeness. It’s the courage to shed shame, the strength to embrace vulnerability, and the freedom to rewrite your future. At justbreathecenters.org, our therapists, coaches, and wellness professionals provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and affirming care that meets you where you are. We walk beside you through: Therapy that heals and empowers Coaching that inspires growth and clarity Community-centered support that reminds you—you are not alone We invite you to pause. To breathe. To rediscover the strength within you. Every breath is a beginning. Every step is proof of your becoming. At Just Breathe, we honor your healing. We honor your becoming.