Therapist profile
Robin Johnson, LCSW-C, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCSW-C, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904008971; LCSW-C, Maryland / 06912
- NPI1225603277
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- CBT informed
- Client-centered
- Solution-focused
About Robin
Robin Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Clinical in Maryland and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia with 30 years of practice. She works with adults on common life stresses and emotional concerns, including anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem problems.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Robin listens, helps people name what is most pressing, and then works with them to build skills they can use between sessions. She draws on client-centered principles to focus on each person’s priorities and strengths.
Robin uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to set clear short-term goals. These methods are used together to address issues such as workplace stress, family conflict, blended family concerns, and caregiver strain.
Her background includes community and clinical work over three decades. That experience informs a practical approach to problems like communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, jealousy, money stress, and mood concerns. She pays attention to multicultural issues and prejudice as they affect mental health.
Sessions are offered in English and Robin accepts international clients. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can learn what matters most and begin planning next steps.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Robin blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist focuses on what the person says matters most and uses reflective listening to clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, then practice small experiments to change those patterns.She also draws on motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and to strengthen commitment to specific steps. These approaches aim to be practical and goal-oriented so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions. Figuring out which approach or mix of approaches will be most useful is part of the early work and is decided collaboratively based on the client's needs and preferences.
The platform and session formats supported by Robin are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, skill practice, and goal tracking to virtual meetings to help address anger, stress, relationship issues, and other concerns.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues, grief, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using client-centered listening alongside techniques from CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 30 years of professional experience in community and clinical settings to her work with adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-C and LCSW credentials and practices from Virginia while the LCSW-C denotes Maryland clinical licensure.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.