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Amy Johnson, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Adolescent and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused work
- Attachment perspectives
- Gottman communication skills
About Amy
Amy Johnson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts with 20 years of experience. She has worked extensively with adolescents and has helped people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, dissociation, and problems with relationships and peers.
Her work often involves situations where difficult feelings have led to behaviors like addiction or self-harm. She listens closely and helps people identify what gets in the way of moving forward. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Amy draws on several clinical approaches rather than using a single framework. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current reactions.
She also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions grounded in each person’s perspective, and Gottman Method skills when relationship communication and conflict are central concerns. Mindfulness strategies are added to help with distress tolerance and attention to the present moment.
Amy frames work as a collaborative process. She asks straightforward questions, offers clear observations, and sets practical tasks to try between meetings. That process includes checking what’s working and adjusting as needed.
People who want structured, concrete steps and someone who will both listen and challenge them may find her style useful. She conducts work in English and practices in Massachusetts.
How Amy uses structured approaches in online work
Amy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete experiments to try between sessions, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current reactions. That approach helps when communication problems, trust, or repeated interpersonal cycles are a concern.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Amy will review a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and decide together what methods to emphasize. She frames this as a collaborative process and checks progress as work continues.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about current session options so you can pick what fits your day and comfort level.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
Amy works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, dissociation, relationship and peer problems, addictive behaviors, self-harm, grief, and mood concerns including bipolar symptoms.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that mixes listening with clear observations and tasks to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings, especially with adolescents and related challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MA LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats of sessions are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How does payment work and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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