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Sarah Johnson, LCSW
Mississippi
LCSW - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Client-centered methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Mississippi with 6 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She also supports people facing relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues.
Sarah keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is most pressing and works with each person to set achievable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one approach she uses to help notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
Her style draws on client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to focus on each person's goals. Sessions often include problem-solving and short-term planning so people can try things between meetings. Sarah also uses solution-focused and trauma-focused ideas when those fit the issue at hand.
Sarah has experience addressing topics such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, body image, and aging and geriatric concerns. She also works with people facing communication problems, codependency, commitment concerns, divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, and coping with disasters.
Sessions are intended to be practical and goal-oriented. Sarah talks through current problems, helps identify patterns, and suggests concrete experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. She asks about each person's priorities and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
How Sarah applies structured approaches in online work
Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in behavior. CBT sessions often involve specific exercises and short assignments to try between meetings, which can make progress feel concrete and measurable.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person's perspective and goals. This approach emphasizes listening and letting the person guide what to work on most. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to clarify their reasons for change and build commitment in a stepwise way.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. Sarah collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow focusing on skills practice and planning between meetings so sessions connect directly to everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues.
How would she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, test different responses, and build practical skills for everyday situations.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with diverse clients in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages does she offer therapy in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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