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Angel Johnson, LCSW
Indiana
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Angel
Angel Johnson is an LCSW with 16 years of clinical experience and licensure in Illinois and Indiana. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, eating concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
She spent ten years as a school social worker in Illinois and now provides clinical therapy at a residential treatment facility for at-risk adolescents. Before the COVID crisis she delivered home-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Those roles grew her skills in crisis intervention, case management, and community liaison work.
Her approach focuses on building rapport, establishing clear boundaries, and developing a practical therapeutic alliance. She uses client-centered methods and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions aim to be direct and goal-focused while also leaving room to talk through difficult experiences.
In practice she applies interventions to match each person's situation, whether that means short-term problem solving or ongoing support for complex histories. Her background includes work with abandonment, neglect, domestic violence, substance use, undiagnosed mental health conditions, and trauma-related presentations.
She frames therapy as collaborative work and highlights the role of listening and steady boundaries. People who prefer a practical, structured approach to managing symptoms and daily challenges may find her way of working fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Angel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test out different responses. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize listening and the client’s perspective, which helps people feel heard while they consider change.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. She will work with the client to choose approaches that match current needs and goals, and adjust them as progress or new issues emerge. The process is practical - set goals, try interventions, review what works, and change course when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday routine, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and homework assignments to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, eating concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, bipolar issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
How does she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes building rapport, setting clear boundaries, and working collaboratively toward practical goals using a mix of client-centered and directive techniques.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of experience, including ten years as a school social worker and clinical therapy work in a residential treatment facility and home-based settings.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Indiana and practices from Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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