Robin Johnson

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

MD, LCSW-C, LCSW Virginia

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Robin

Robin Johnson brings three decades of clinical experience to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She combines a practical, strength-based perspective with culturally aware care to help clients build skills for coping, communication, and emotional regulation.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with families and individuals across varied settings, and she emphasizes an approachable, collaborative relationship where the client's goals guide the process. Drawing on training as an MD and on credentials as an LCSW-C and LCSW, Robin uses evidence-informed strategies to address concerns such as grief, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and workplace or financial pressures.

She also focuses on blended family dynamics, caregiver strain, multicultural issues, and the emotional impact of prejudice and discrimination. Her style is grounded in practical problem solving and respect for each person’s cultural and personal strengths, with an emphasis on helping clients develop clear, usable tools for daily life.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Robin integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in online work to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build actionable coping skills while maintaining a warm, empathetic relationship. CBT offers concrete strategies for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and stress by changing thought and behavior patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and collaborative goal setting to strengthen self-understanding and motivation.

She also brings Motivational Interviewing into conversations when change feels difficult or ambivalent, using open questions and reflective listening to explore values and spark commitment. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist partners with each client to match methods to goals, needs, and personal preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives and across time zones. These options make it easier to maintain consistent progress while accommodating work, caregiving, and travel, and they let licensed professionals tailor the pace and format of sessions to what works best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Robin commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting and anger, along with related topics such as caregiver stress, workplace problems, and multicultural concerns.

What therapeutic approaches shape her work?

Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 30 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of settings, bringing long-standing practice experience to each client relationship.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Robin’s listed credentials are MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW. Her credential and license details include MD LCSW-C 06912 and VA LCSW 0904008971, and she practices in Virginia.

Does she work with nonlocal or international clients?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English to people outside the local region.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies with 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 her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Maryland

Languages

English