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Charlie Johnson, LCSW

Calm, practical help for anxiety and phobias

11 years in practice · based in Utah · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Charlie

Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage anxiety, phobias, stress, and substance use concerns. He meets adults and young people and aims to make sessions straightforward and useful. Charlie keeps language plain and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

He draws on eleven years of work as a social worker in public settings. That background includes experience with drug court, juvenile courts, and juvenile justice services.

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Background and approach

Those roles shaped how he approaches real-world problems and crisis moments. In sessions Charlie uses a mix of methods that match each person's needs. He blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance-based ideas and attention to attachment patterns.

He works with clients to set small, clear goals and practice skills that reduce distress day to day. Charlie also supports people dealing with grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, and ADHD. He pays attention to how past experiences affect present behavior and relationships.

He helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Therapy with Charlie typically includes talk, skill practice, and real-life homework. He offers individual work and draws on clinical experience in public systems when that context matters.

His aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to handle difficult moments.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Charlie often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic or avoidance. CBT is practical and often includes at-home practice to tackle phobias or anxiety.

He also works from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy perspective, which helps people notice hard feelings without getting stuck and commit to values-based actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That plan can change over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversations and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or movement is a concern. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, shorter skill reminders, and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while maintaining ongoing support.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Charlie commonly help with?
Charlie works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, phobias, stress, addictions, trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and parenting struggles.
What kind of therapy style does he use?
He uses a practical, skill-focused approach blending cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance ideas, attachment-focused work, and client-centered conversations.
What is his professional background?
Charlie has eleven years of experience as a social worker in public settings and has worked with drug court and juvenile justice services.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Utah
Languages
English

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