Willie Johnson
LCSW with 32 years addressing trauma and relationship issues
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About
Willie Johnson, LCSW, brings a long-standing social work perspective to clinical care in Nevada. With 32 years of professional practice, he draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to address stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family concerns. He frames work in therapy around developing greater self-awareness and distinguishing between thoughts, emotions, and the core sense of self.
In sessions he supports exploration of how secondary emotional patterns and protective parts can influence behavior and relationships. He emphasizes reflective work that helps people recognize unhelpful cycles, process harm they have experienced or caused, and build more intentional ways of relating to themselves and others. That work may include skill development, emotion-focused inquiry, and examination of attachment patterns.
Areas of focus listed for his practice include mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, as well as a wide range of relational and identity concerns. He holds licensure as an LCSW and maintains practice rooted in collaborative, client-directed goals.
- Location:
- Nevada, United States
- Years Experience:
- 32
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: UT LCSW 14251841-3501, NV LCSW 5530-C
- NPI Number: 1255588216
- License: LCSW (Nevada), LCSW (Utah)
Remote session options and therapeutic approaches
Willie Johnson offers online and remote work using methods that match each person's goals and preferences. He commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and work with unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore and shift relational and attachment-based dynamics, and Internal Family Systems concepts to map and work with internal parts and protective responses. Each approach is described and applied in straightforward, goal-oriented ways so the work stays practical and focused.Collaboration is emphasized: sessions typically involve mutual goal-setting, exploration of emotional patterns, and development of concrete coping or relational skills. For clients who prefer active, skills-based work, CBT can offer structured exercises and behavioral practice. For those exploring relationship repair or attachment concerns, Emotionally-Focused Therapy provides a framework for attending to emotional experience. Internal Family Systems work supports tracking internal parts and their roles in decision making and mood.
Remote appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats are used to carry out the selected therapeutic approaches and to maintain regular contact while pursuing the goals set together.
What is Willie Johnson's clinical experience?
He has 32 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What credentials and licenses does he hold?
Willie Johnson is an LCSW with licenses listed as UT LCSW 14251841-3501 and NV LCSW 5530-C.
Which languages does he work in?
The profile indicates he works in English.
Where is his practice based?
His practice is based in Nevada.
How can sessions be conducted?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
Yes. The profile notes he is accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you begin working with him?
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