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Sherri Johnson

Compassionate clinician blending practical skills and empathy

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
26 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Sherri

Sherri Johnson combines more than two decades of clinical work with a compassionate, client-centered approach to help people navigate relationship challenges, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C, bringing 26 years of professional experience to sessions and tailoring care to each person’s circumstances and goals. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration; she listens closely and adapts conversations and treatment plans to match individual needs.

Sherri draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-focused strategies, mindfulness, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to address problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, self-esteem difficulties, and intimacy or family concerns.

Clients seeking practical skills for stress management, coping with life changes, career-related distress, or deeper work around trauma and attachment will find a pragmatic yet empathetic clinician. She encourages taking that first step and supports each person through the matching and scheduling process so therapy can begin when they are ready.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it offers structured tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and helps people develop more supported ways of relating, which can be useful for intimacy, trust, and trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms with each person and tailor techniques from CBT or attachment work alongside client-centered and mindfulness strategies to create a plan that fits the individual’s needs.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and can make it easier to access ongoing support from Maryland-based licensed professionals. These options allow clients to work on skills, process difficult experiences, and maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with a broad range of issues including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and stress among other areas listed in her specialties.
What therapeutic style does she use?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused work, mindfulness, and DBT skills to provide practical tools alongside deeper relational exploration.
How much experience does this clinician bring?
She brings 26 years of professional experience in clinical work and related settings, which informs her tailored and flexible treatment planning.
What are the credentials and where is she based?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials with license number MD LCSW-C 11923 and practices in Maryland.
Does she provide services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the intake process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English