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Chandra Johnson, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion regulation skills
About Chandra
Chandra Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and problems with anger or self-esteem.
She uses practical, structured approaches in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform her work, alongside Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing different responses, and building manageable habits.
Chandra helps people address work and life transitions, questions of life purpose, isolation and loneliness, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those dealing with bipolar mood patterns and the emotional impact of difficult events. Communication problems and self-love are additional areas she addresses.
In sessions she combines short-term skill building with deeper conversation when it helps. That might mean learning emotion regulation tools from DBT, testing a new thought in the moment using CBT, or practicing presence and grounding through mindfulness exercises. The work is task-oriented and paced to what a person can try between meetings.
People meet her as a professional from Texas who uses a mix of evidence-based methods and straightforward conversation. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to clarify goals and next steps.
How CBT and related approaches guide online work
Chandra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thinking patterns that increase stress and anxiety. CBT focuses on clear, structured exercises that test new responses to difficult thoughts and situations.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT teaches practices for calming intense feelings, improving communication, and reducing reactive behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to look at how emotions shape relationships and to practice new ways of responding in close interactions.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and decide what fits best. That means adjusting methods over time and mixing skills-based work with deeper conversation when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when useful, and making it simpler to practice techniques between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote sessions so clients can work on coping skills and communication in the context of everyday routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. Sessions include practical exercises to change routine responses and reduce distress.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical experience working in Texas.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Texas and holds the TX LCSW credential.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session payments 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 with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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