Profile / United States
Robin Johnson, LCSW-C, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT for thought patterns
- Client-centered listening
- Motivational interviewing
About Robin
Robin Johnson is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia (LCSW) with 30 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps you can try between meetings.
She uses concrete techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach, alongside client-centered methods and brief solution work. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants help finding the drive to change specific behaviors.
In sessions she listens, then helps set short-term goals and tests small changes. She pays attention to cultural background and family context when those things matter to the concern at hand. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what works day to day.
Robin has worked in hospitals, community settings, and private practice over three decades. That experience informs practical strategies for parenting stress, blended family issues, caregiver strain, workplace problems, and financial worries that affect mood and relationships.
She supports people dealing with guilt, shame, jealousy, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Therapy can include skill practice for anger management, communication, and coping during divorce or separation.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients may be accepted; confirm current options before booking. To begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Robin Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Robin commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and Motivational Interviewing in a focused way. CBT helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior and tests small changes that reduce anxiety or low mood. Client-centered work prioritizes listening and clarifying what matters most to the person so goals are relevant and realistic. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants to change a behavior but feels stuck by ambivalence.Figuring out which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review current concerns, set short-term goals, and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is observed or goals change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. This lets people practice skills between sessions in their normal routines while discussing concrete next steps with a licensed professional.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses through small, measurable steps between sessions.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of experience across hospitals, community settings, and private practice, which informs practical strategies for everyday problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW (Virginia) and LCSW-C (Maryland) credentials and is based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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