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Dr. Erin Johnson, SC Psychologist 1125, CA Psychologist 35730
California
Psychologist - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- DBT skills
About Erin
Dr. Erin Johnson is a psychologist licensed in South Carolina and California with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, and major life changes.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer thinking, and small behavior changes that can be tried between meetings.
Dr. Johnson also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and solution-focused techniques when those fit a person's goals. That can mean learning emotion regulation strategies, improving communication, or setting step-by-step plans to resolve a specific problem. She aims to help people manage panic symptoms, postpartum mood concerns, grief, and caregiver stress with techniques that can be practiced in daily life.
She frames therapy as a collaboration where the person’s experience guides which methods are used. People can expect direct discussion of patterns, short exercises, and homework that reinforces session work. Dr. Johnson asks about cultural context and life circumstances to make recommended steps realistic.
Therapy with her follows a straightforward path: identify a problem, pick a manageable skill to try, and review what changes. This practical rhythm is meant to make progress feel concrete and measurable rather than abstract.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Johnson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and short homework tasks to practice between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides a respectful, listening-focused stance that lets the person guide which issues to address and at what pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and boosting interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She works collaboratively to decide whether CBT exercises, DBT skills training, or a client-led approach fits a person’s goals. That decision is based on current needs, what the person wants to accomplish, and how they prefer to work in session.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, drop in for a shorter check-in, or choose an interaction that reduces travel time. Expect the same focus on clear skills and homework as in in-person work, adapted to whatever session format is arranged.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, grief, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skills practice, behavioral experiments, and noticing unhelpful thoughts to change responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as SC Psychologist 1125 and CA Psychologist 35730 and practices from California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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