Therapist profile
Robin Johnson, LCSW-C, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting issues
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and solution-focused
About Robin
Robin Johnson is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
Robin uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage day-to-day pressures at home. She listens and then helps clients build skills they can use between sessions. Sessions focus on small, realistic steps rather than long theoretical discussions.
Her background includes work in a variety of settings and a degree from the University of Maryland. That range of experience informs how she helps people clarify problems and set achievable goals. She pays attention to cultural and life-context issues that affect how people cope.
Robin draws on approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Those tools are used to tackle communication problems, blended family stress, caregiver strain, and other family-related concerns listed in her specialties.
People meet with Robin to talk through relationship tensions at home, parenting strains, or the fallout from separation and divorce. The focus is on practical strategies for calmer interactions, clearer communication, and handling emotions so daily life feels more manageable.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Robin Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Robin often uses client-centered work to focus sessions on the person's own goals and perspectives. This approach centers the conversation on what matters to the client and helps identify immediate priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and to practice concrete behavior changes that reduce anxiety and lift mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Robin will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. Over a few sessions she and the client review what helps and adjust the plan together to fit daily life and responsibilities.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format options when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged in a way that fits your routine and goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She works with adults on family problems, blended family issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skill-focused, combining client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience working in a range of settings and holds a degree from the University of Maryland.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds LCSW status in Virginia and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from Virginia.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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