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Willie Johnson, LCSW
Nevada
LCSW - Relationships and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Willie
Willie Johnson, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Nevada with 32 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges. He also addresses abandonment, body image, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, and gender dysphoria.
Willie uses straightforward conversation and structured techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions emphasize recognizing thoughts and feelings as events, not as defining facts about a person. That distinction is used to reduce reactivity and rebuild daily routines that work better.
He explains how secondary emotions and parts of the self can drive behavior. People are guided to identify those parts, name them, and practice different responses. Work in sessions often includes practicing skills, homework between meetings, and reviewing what changed over time.
Willie describes goals beyond coping - the aim is to reduce ongoing pain and to replace unhelpful patterns with clearer choices. He frames therapy as learning concrete skills for thinking, relating, and responding in ways that improve daily functioning.
People who choose Willie can expect direct, practical sessions that focus on recognizing negative thoughts, improving communication, and rebuilding healthier habits. He invites prospective clients to complete the intake steps to begin scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Willie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new responses. CBT focuses on concrete exercises and behavioral experiments that translate well to remote sessions. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep discussions focused on the person’s priorities and to reflect what matters most in day to day life.Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to notice patterns in relationships and to practice different emotional responses during session. That approach helps when the goal is clearer communication or repairing trust in close relationships. Willie treats the choice of method as collaborative and will work with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and easier scheduling across locations. The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online and in-person options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to complete short check-ins, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity when travel or time demands make in-person meetings difficult.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or family problems, plus issues such as addiction, grief, intimacy and parenting challenges.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions often include skill practice and homework to change daily habits.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds the LCSW credential and has 32 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood, trauma, and relationship issues.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker in Nevada and holds LCSW credentials for the state listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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