Karine Johnston LICSW

Holistic psychotherapist and Wellness coach

About Karine

Therapist. Seeker. Witness to the Sacred Within.

I’m a holistic psychotherapist, soul traveler, and devoted companion for those on the path of deep healing and self-reclamation.I help men and women who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. My work is rooted in the belief that you are not broken—you are becoming. Together, we create a space where your nervous system can soften, your truth can rise, and your spirit can be seen.My style is warm, grounded, and intuitively guided, yet directive and effective. I draw upon evidence-based practices and embodied wisdom traditions to support healing that’s not only psychological—but spiritual, somatic, and deeply personal.

My Personal Path

For years, I traveled as a seeker—searching through the sacred texts of Ayurveda, Sufi mysticism, Shamanism, the silence of meditation, the rituals of yoga, and the whispers of ancient Earth-based traditions in addition to traditional school-based learnings. My journey was one of expansion, deep questioning, and profound unlearning.The journey humbled me yet ultimately brought me home where I now walk with a renewed and grace-filled presence.This inner return has become a wellspring I draw from in my work. I meet every client where they are—spiritually or otherwise—with deep respect and openness.

A HOLISTIC & TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH

My work blends over 25 years of clinical training and experience with ancient and integrative wisdom. I offer a unique container for adults and couples, that holds space for trauma, grief, depressions, anxieties, life transitions, spiritual emergence, and soul-level longing.

YOU'LL FIND WITH ME:

  • A trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware presence

  • CBT, psychodynamic and EMDR for reprocessing and releasing pain from the past

  • Somatic tools, inner inquiry, and mindfulness practices

  • Room for the sacred—whether through insight, silence or breathing

Healing, to me, is sacred. It’s not a fix—it’s a remembering.
And it’s my honor to walk beside those courageous enough to turn inward and reclaim what has always been theirs.

Credentials & Training

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts

  • Master’s in Social Work (MSc.)

  • Bachelor’s in Psychology (BSc.)

  • Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Degree in Ayurveda

  • Certified Clinical Aromatherapist (CCA)

  • Training and studies in Yoga, Meditation, and Shamanic Healing Traditions

  • Family Life Education (FLE)

  • Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

  • Post graduate training in marriage and family therapy

  • Ongoing exploration of trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and integrative therapy models

INSURANCES ACCEPTED

  • AETNA

  • BCBS

  • Carelon

  • Fallon365

  • UHC/United Behavioral Health

  • Wellpoint

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • Tufts (commercial plans only)

  • GIC

  • OPTUM

  • Self-pay

Contact

Serving all of Massachusetts from the comfort of your home or business via tele-health using a HIPAA compliant video platform.

Call or email me below.
(508)615-0551