LMSW, LICSW

Robin Johnson, LMSW, LICSW

Experience8 years
LocationMichigan
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Robin

Robin Johnson is a licensed social worker who practices with a direct, transparent style that blends practical skills and empathic support. She emphasizes client-centered work, following the client’s lead while offering guidance through techniques drawn from cognitive and mindfulness-based therapies as well as DBT skills.

Background and approach

Robin describes her approach as warm yet straightforward, using respect, compassion, and occasional confrontation alongside humor to help clients challenge patterns and try new ways of coping. Her experience spans multiple concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

She also lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic disorder, and problems related to adoption and aging. Robin offers a mix of traditional talk therapy and alternative tools like grounding, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, and motivational strategies to support change.

Robin holds LMSW and LICSW credentials and has eight years of practice experience noted for this profile. She sees clients in Michigan and works in English, and offers a range of online session formats to fit different schedules.

How Robin's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a collaborative space where the client guides the work and the therapist reflects understanding and support; this approach helps people explore what matters most and set goals that feel authentic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills provide concrete techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that often benefit those coping with intense emotions or relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robin works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts the mix of client-centered exploration, CBT techniques, or DBT skills as treatment progresses.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and fit therapy into busy weeks while working with licensed professionals in Michigan who use these modalities to deliver evidence-informed strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robin commonly address in therapy?

Robin works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

What is Robin's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is direct and transparent while remaining warm and empathetic; she blends client-centered listening with skill teaching from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices.

How much clinical experience does Robin have?

For this profile Robin is listed with eight years of experience focused on a variety of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.

What licenses and location are associated with this therapist?

Robin holds LMSW and LICSW credentials with license details MI LMSW 6801080292 and MA LICSW 121270, and she is located in Michigan.

Does Robin communicate in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with Robin?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with Robin?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shame Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Michigan, Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Robin can help with

Robin Johnson works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression.

How Robin approaches therapy

Robin's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Robin is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan.