Alicia Johnson , LMFT

Alicia Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in South Carolina who brings a relational and client-centered approach to her work. She earned a BS in Psychology from CSU in 2008 and completed an MA in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling from Webster University in 2013. With experience in private practice and occasional sabbaticals while raising three children, she combines professional training with lived experience as a parent.

Raised in the Summerville and Charleston area, Alicia holds her professional license in South Carolina - SC LMFT 7041 - and now lives with her spouse, children, and a collection of chickens in Brevard, NC. She and her family often spend time camping in their VW bus, a detail that reflects her appreciation for rhythm, travel, and family connection.

Therapeutically she describes herself as process-oriented, relational, and willing to meet clients where they are. Her work focuses on narrowing the gap between the life a person wants and the life they are living by exploring how past experiences and current patterns have contributed to that difference. She draws from multiple modalities and practical tools - often described as useful "brain hacks" - and centers understanding, compassion, and curiosity in the therapeutic relationship.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alicia integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps when concerns include abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy challenges, and family dynamics by focusing on relational safety and connection. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and meeting the person where they are; this non-directive stance supports self-esteem work, life transitions, and building insight at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolkit as well, offering practical, skills-based strategies to address anxiety, stress, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alicia works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in how therapy unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to maintain consistency and adapt sessions to busy schedules. These formats increase accessibility and flexibility, allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing support in ways that fit a client’s daily life.