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Sarah Johnson

Calm, practical support for life transitions

LCSW Mississippi

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Sarah

Sarah Johnson is an LCSW based in Mississippi who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions while addressing concerns such as relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience, she draws on a range of therapeutic tools to support clients facing complex issues including adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and recovery from domestic violence and separation.

Her style is warm and approachable, emphasizing respect and compassion while creating a space for honest expression without judgment. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs, blending client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused strategies.

Motivational interviewing and trauma-focused techniques are used when appropriate to help clients build coping skills, identify strengths, and take practical steps toward change. Sarah frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower clients to make meaningful, sustainable changes.

She offers multiple remote session formats and works to design treatment plans that reflect each client’s goals and life circumstances.

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical benefits

Sarah uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. She also draws on client-centered therapy, offering a supportive, empathic stance that prioritizes the client’s perspective and personal strengths. When motivation for change is a barrier, she may apply motivational interviewing techniques to help clarify goals and encourage movement toward those goals.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with her is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or manage therapy when travel or mobility are factors. These options provide flexibility in how people engage in the work and allow for ongoing support that can be adapted to changing circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and career-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is laid back and welcoming, emphasizing respect, compassion, and an open space for sharing thoughts and feelings without judgment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with diverse clients across a range of mental health and life issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an LCSW with credential details MS LCSW C10398 and practices out of Mississippi.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English