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Charlie Johnson, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationUtah
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Charlie

Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and ADHD. He brings a practical, empathetic approach shaped by years in public-sector social work, including work related to drug court and juvenile justice.

Background and approach

His background blends psychological training with forensic social work, giving him a broad perspective on behavioral health and recovery. In sessions he combines evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with client-centered and attachment-informed strategies.

This mix supports work on emotion regulation, relationship patterns, coping with life changes, grief, and issues like self-esteem, intimacy, and career concerns. Charlie tailors his approach to each person’s needs while drawing on experience with a wide range of concerns including eating and sleeping problems, chronic illness, and LGBTQ issues.

Based in Utah, Charlie offers therapy in English using flexible online formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. He holds UT LCSW 5011958-3501 and frames therapy as a collaborative process that aims to build practical skills and clearer direction for daily life.

Approaches that translate to online care

Charlie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take committed steps toward meaningful goals while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and emotions. ACT is often useful for people coping with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns. Finally, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship challenges are present.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Charlie will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailor a mix of methods that fit their situation rather than insisting on a single model. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning and more likely to use skills between sessions.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Charlie work with?
He addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or life-change challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends evidence-based therapies with a client-centered stance, focusing on practical skills, emotional regulation, and strengthening relationships while honoring each person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Charlie brings 11 years of experience to his practice, including work in public-sector settings such as drug court and juvenile justice services.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the designation UT LCSW 5011958-3501 and practices from Utah.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English

What Charlie can help with

Charlie Johnson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Charlie works with adult, children, adolescents, and families.

How Charlie approaches therapy

Charlie's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Charlie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Utah, with 11 years of clinical experience.