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Robert Johnson

Calm, practical guidance for everyday challenges

LCSW Ohio

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Robert

Robert Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a core method to help people address patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress.

Background and approach

With 12 years of experience, he draws on practical strategies to support clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and various relationship or intimacy-related challenges. He aims to help clients identify goals and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms and daily pressures.

His work also encompasses concerns such as parenting struggles, sleep and eating difficulties, career stress, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Robert has additional focus areas that include compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar conditions, personality disorders, seasonal affective disorder, and issues connected to HIV/AIDS and first responder or veteran contexts.

He approaches each person as the expert on their own life, building on existing strengths to foster practical change and emotional relief. Located in Ohio, Robert provides services in English and offers several remote session formats to fit different needs.

He encourages prospective clients to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and to take the next step when they are ready.

CBT and Online Care for Practical, Skill-Based Change

Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach, helping clients notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn concrete strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT emphasizes goal-setting, skill practice, and tracking progress to produce measurable changes in daily functioning.

The therapist views the choice of approach as a collaborative process. He works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment remains practical and responsive to each person's situation.

Online sessions are offered through several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows for flexibility around work, family, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between meetings, and fit therapy into a busy life. Licensed professionals can tailor the pace and tools used in remote work to help clients apply what they learn in real-world situations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career challenges, and self-esteem.
What is the main therapeutic style used in sessions?
The practice centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical skills to change them.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Robert brings 12 years of professional experience to his work, applying that background to help clients with a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW19932 and practices from Ohio; these credentials indicate licensed clinical social work training and practice authorization.
Which languages and international options are available?
Services are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats can I meet with this therapist?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression

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

Licensed

Florida, Ohio

Languages

English