Robin Johnson , LMSW, LICSW

Robin Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with 8 years of experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, relationship strain, and life transitions. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, credentials that reflect both advanced social work training and independent clinical practice.

Her therapy style is direct and transparent while remaining warm and compassionate. She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the person in treatment leads and she provides guidance, combining practical skill-building with conversational exploration. Robin integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, mindfulness work, and motivational interviewing to address emotion regulation, coping strategies, boundary setting, and relapse prevention.

She uses a mix of traditional and alternative techniques, including DBT-based skills training, grounding and anchoring exercises, relaxation practices, and work on healthy relationship patterns. Her approach balances respect and empathy with honest feedback and occasional confrontation when it serves growth. Areas of focus include mood disorders, ADHD, parenting and family difficulties, adoption and foster care concerns, personality and attachment issues, and many challenges related to trauma and abuse.

Robin also brings experience with LGBT concerns, grief, self-esteem work, and addictions, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and strengths. Sessions can take place via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and she often incorporates spirituality into care when it is meaningful to the individual.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Robin Johnson commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills alongside a client-centered foundation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that can reduce crisis-driven reactions and improve relationships. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own goals and experience, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental frame that supports self-exploration and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robin works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow for face-to-face conversation without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional options for checking in or working through skills between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent, focused support in ways that suit each individual.