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Robert Johnson, LCSW

Calm, practical care for anxiety and stress

12 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Robert

Robert Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help people manage anxiety and stress. He brings 12 years of experience and a straightforward style that focuses on skills people can use between sessions. He speaks English and practices from Ohio as an LCSW.

His work often centers on anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and sleep or eating struggles. He also supports people facing trauma, grief, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and work-related compassion fatigue.

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Background and approach

Additional focus areas include first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, HIV/AIDS, personality disorders, and seasonal affective disorder. In sessions he relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches concrete coping tools. He aims to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and track what works.

The approach is direct and practical rather than abstract. Robert believes clients are the experts on their own lives. He works collaboratively to build on strengths and to set realistic, measurable goals.

He encourages small steps so progress feels achievable and understandable. Starting therapy with him typically involves a short intake to identify priorities, then choosing interventions that match goals. He offers several communication formats to fit different schedules and needs.

CBT and online care that fits your life

Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core method. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines. It is useful for worries, stress, sleep and eating issues, and managing mood shifts.

He applies the approach in short-term, goal-focused work. That means sessions often include practical exercises, tracking progress, and steps to try between meetings. Choosing the right approach is a shared process; he will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods together so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and dialogue for deep work, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera, chat or text can support brief check-ins and ongoing skills practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, childcare, or busy days while keeping momentum between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar, and career or parenting stresses.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach that emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on skills, small behavior changes, and tracking progress over time.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, stress, addictions, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, based in Ohio and practices under that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English

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