Therapist profile
Thomas Johnson, LICSW
LICSW in Alabama - Family and parenting concerns
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- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Motivational interviewing
About Thomas
Thomas Johnson is an Alabama LICSW with 51 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and substance concerns. He also addresses relationship strain and family problems that affect daily life.
He began his career after graduating from the University of Alabama School of Social Work in 1973. Early work included counseling in a psychiatric inpatient setting. In 1977 he moved to the Department of Veterans Affairs where he spent decades on an interdisciplinary team offering outpatient mental health assessment and treatment.
Over more than four decades he provided individual and group counseling to many veterans, including both combat and non-combat cases. Those roles developed his experience with trauma, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and adjustment after major life changes.
In clinical work he uses a mix of practical methods and relies on the client's perspective to guide treatment choices. He names Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy among the approaches he draws on, selecting what fits a person's situation.
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps toward everyday problems. He helps people talk through anger, intimacy-related issues, forgiveness, difficulties at work, money worries, and the strain of parenting or other family responsibilities. The emphasis is on straightforward conversation and workable next steps.
He offers services in English from Alabama and asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Thomas Johnson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in ways that fit online conversation. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and focuses on practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It helps with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and works well when someone is weighing choices about behavior, such as substance use or lifestyle changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those aims. Decisions about which techniques to use are collaborative and can shift as progress is reviewed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. If you want to know whether a particular session format is available, confirm the options when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
51+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy and adapts methods based on what the client finds helpful.
How long has he practiced?
He has 51 years of clinical experience beginning after his 1973 graduation from the University of Alabama School of Social Work.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Alabama as indicated in his profile.
In which language 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 are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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