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Aesha Johnson, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - Stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- CBT based work
- Goal focused planning
- Motivational interviewing
About Aesha
Aesha Johnson is an LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, with 16 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and career concerns. She helps people break down overwhelming thoughts and regain practical control over day-to-day functioning.
She uses straightforward conversation and goal-setting to spot thinking patterns that get in the way. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. The work is action oriented and centered on concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. That mix supports planning, small experiments, and adjusting strategies when needed. Clients are invited to try tools that fit their routines and check what works in real life.
In sessions she helps people translate insight into specific plans. That can mean making short behavior experiments, breaking goals into manageable tasks, or practicing new ways to respond to stress. Expect clear feedback and practical steps you can use between meetings.
Her background includes long-term clinical social work in community settings. Over 16 years she has worked with individuals to support mental and physical well-being while keeping treatment as direct and usable as possible. She encourages clients to set goals and track progress one step at a time.
How CBT and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Aesha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT in practice means identifying a thought, testing whether it helps, and running small behavior experiments to see what changes.She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person’s own goals and perspective, and motivational interviewing to clarify motivation and resolve mixed feelings about change. Client-centered work supports exploring what matters most, while motivational interviewing helps turn that interest into specific next steps.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what feels useful. Decisions about methods are made together and can change as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep work on behavior and thinking patterns within ordinary life routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and career-related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, action-oriented sessions that identify thoughts and behaviors to change and then tests new ways of responding.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 16 years of experience working in clinical social work settings to support mental and physical well-being.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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