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Robert Johnson

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Robert Johnson, LCSW

Ohio

LCSW - Stress and family concerns

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About

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Addictions support
  • Parenting strain

About Robert

Robert Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Ohio with 12 years of professional experience. He works with adults on common life stresses and struggles such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and parenting strain.

He describes clients as the experts in their own stories. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps that help reduce distress. Conversations are direct and focused on what the person wants to change or manage next.

Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He pairs that with straightforward coaching around routines, sleep, eating, and coping skills when those areas are affecting mood or behavior.

His practice includes work with people facing trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those dealing with first responder issues, veteran and armed forces experiences, HIV/AIDS related challenges, and seasonal affective disorder.

Sessions aim to break big problems into small, practical steps. He encourages short experiments between meetings so people can test what helps. To begin, the usual next step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

How sessions work

Using CBT online and practical coaching

CBT helps people notice patterns of thinking that fuel worry, low mood, or urges. It breaks problems into smaller parts and tests new ways of thinking and acting. This can help with anxiety, depression, addictions, and many daily stressors.

He also uses practical coaching around sleep, eating, routines, and coping skills. That work focuses on small changes you can try between sessions and on tracking what helps. Together these approaches aim to turn ideas from a session into actions in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. He will collaborate with the person to choose CBT techniques or coaching tasks that fit their needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use that flexibility to match care to a person's schedule and daily life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesHIV / AIDSVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida, Ohio

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and related areas listed in his profile.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, skills-focused approach. Sessions use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ideas and straightforward coaching around routines and coping.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 12 years of professional experience helping adults with a range of concerns including first responder and veteran issues.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from Ohio.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try sessions?

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

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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