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Robin Johnson, LMSW, LICSW
Michigan
LICSW counselor - Anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT-based skills
- DBT informed techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Robin
Robin Johnson is an LMSW and LICSW with eight years of clinical experience working in Michigan. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction concerns, ADHD, and relationship or family strains. Robin uses direct, transparent conversation and practical skills work to address everyday problems. She speaks English and bases her work on clear, structured approaches.
Her approach centers on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going and to practice alternative reactions. She also uses client-centered techniques to focus on each person’s priorities and DBT-informed skills for emotion regulation and relationship boundaries.
In sessions she offers straightforward guidance and skills practice rather than long theory talks. Common tools include grounding and relaxation exercises, behavior-based experiments, and communication or boundary-setting practice. Motivational interviewing is used when making changes feels uncertain or stalled.
Robin describes her style as direct and transparent. She uses respect, humor, and occasional challenge to move work forward. People can expect a practical focus - setting small goals, trying them between sessions, and checking what does or doesn’t work.
She is experienced with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, obsessive thinking and compulsions, panic, trauma and abuse, and problems related to adoption and aging. Her listed specialties also include LGBT-related issues, parenting strain, and coping with life transitions.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session where goals and a plan are clarified.
How CBT and skills-based methods work in online sessions
Robin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought and behavior patterns that maintain distress and then practice alternative responses. CBT sessions often include brief experiments, thought records, and between-session behavioral tasks that translate well to an online setting.She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person’s priorities and DBT-informed skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Client-centered work keeps sessions focused on what matters most to the individual. DBT skills are concrete tools for managing intense emotion, improving boundaries, and reducing impulsive responses.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. During an initial session she will review goals and suggest a mix of methods. Together they decide what to try first and adjust the plan based on what the person reports and practices between sessions.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family routines, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and support regular skills practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so they work in a remote session and help people use what fits into their daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or family strain among other concerns.
How does Robin use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests alternative ways of responding through small experiments and skills practice.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience in Michigan and holds an LMSW and an LICSW.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is based in Michigan and lists an LMSW and LICSW among her credentials.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start working with Robin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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