Charlie Johnson , LCSW

Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience supporting adults, children, adolescents, and families facing a range of behavioral health concerns. He focuses on trauma, substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, delinquency, ADHD, and other related issues, providing individual therapy grounded in practical experience and clinical training.

His work in the public sector included roles with Drug Court, Juvenile Courts, and Juvenile Justice Services, experience that informs a clear-eyed and compassionate approach to clients who have intersected with the justice system or face complex social challenges. He integrates that background into treatment planning and goal setting to help clients and families manage symptoms and rebuild functioning.

Charlie holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Weber State University and a Master’s degree in Forensic Social Work from the University of Utah. As an LCSW he is a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide psychotherapy and clinical assessment. He offers individualized care that reflects his forensic training and years of practice in community and court-related settings.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it teaches practical skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early attachment experiences to improve connection, trust, and emotional regulation. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, grief, and family concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often effective for anxiety, mood disorders, and specific behavioral concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be collaborative. Charlie Johnson and other licensed professionals will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change, while still allowing therapists to deliver structured, evidence-informed support.