Charlie Johnson, LCSW

Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, and trauma. He writes in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Charlie brings 11 years of experience to sessions and speaks English. He uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his approach, so he often helps clients test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to see what shifts. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on them even when feelings are difficult. Charlie’s background includes work in public-sector social services, including Drug Court and juvenile justice systems. That experience shaped his focus on real-world coping skills and practical problem solving. He combines that with client-centered listening so each plan fits the person sitting across from him. Sessions can address many concerns, such as grief, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, relationship or intimacy-related worries, ADHD, and career strain. He also works with people dealing with chronic illness, blended family issues, abandonment, and attachment challenges. His style tends to be direct and supportive. Charlie helps people set clear goals, practice new skills between sessions, and notice what’s working. He aims for steady progress rather than quick fixes, and he adapts tools to each person’s life and schedule.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions use this approach to help clients notice unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and track results between meetings. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and stress management.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters most and take committed steps toward those values even when hard emotions arise. In remote work this can mean setting small, doable experiments and checking progress in sessions or through messages.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how they shape reactions. Online conversations can help clients recognize those patterns and practice new ways of relating in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that fit a client's goals, needs, and personal style. Together they will adjust the plan over time based on what proves helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when someone has limited bandwidth or prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, and steady accountability between sessions. These options aim to make ongoing work more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.