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Robert Johnson III

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Robert Johnson III, LPC, LCMHC

North Carolina

Licensed counselor - Family and relationship focus

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Fatherhood issues

About Robert

Robert Johnson III is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) with 20 years of experience. He practices in North Carolina and focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family issues, and depression.

He draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help people cope with problems at home and with close relationships. He encourages clients to use their own strengths and life experience when working through difficult patterns. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small, manageable changes.

His background includes long-term clinical work with people facing substance use problems and mood concerns. He also has experience addressing family of origin issues, fatherhood challenges, blended family dynamics, and adoption or foster care matters. That experience shapes how he talks about boundaries, routines, and repair after conflict.

Robert frames questions in concrete terms and aims to make conversations easy to follow. He talks through coping strategies for anxiety and practical steps for reducing stress. For relationship and family concerns he helps people identify patterns and try new ways of interacting.

People who choose him can expect clear explanations of options and regular checks on progress. He notes that starting counseling takes courage and offers steady support through the early sessions. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.

How sessions work

How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and step-by-step changes. Cognitive approaches look at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and teach practical skills for managing anxiety and mood. Motivational strategies help people consider ambivalence about change and strengthen commitment when dealing with addictions or readiness for new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, then try approaches that match those needs. That collaboration helps shape which techniques are used and how sessions are paced.

The therapist's biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm available session types before booking. In general, online sessions can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or offer options that fit around school, work, and caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to an online setting so the work fits everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCommitment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to home life?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, family problems, and depression. Additional topics include fatherhood issues, blended family dynamics, and adoption or foster care concerns.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear, manageable steps. Conversations aim to identify patterns and try small changes that fit day-to-day life.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina; his LPC credential is recorded in South Carolina and he lists North Carolina practice.

Can he meet with people who speak other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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