Charlie Johnson, LCSW

Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood difficulties, and life changes. He works with adults, children, and adolescents on problems such as trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with sleep and eating. Charlie aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people feeling overwhelmed.

He draws on experience from social work roles in the public sector, including work related to drug court, juvenile court, and juvenile justice services. That background informs how he talks through safety, behavior changes, and practical steps clients can use between sessions. He uses clear, direct language and focuses on strategies that people can apply in daily life.

Charlie uses a mix of collaborative therapies that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. He tends to tailor sessions to a person’s needs and goals rather than following a fixed script. Sessions often include skills practice, values-based planning, and checking progress over time.

Clients who have faced chronic illness, chronic pain, or major life transitions will find that part of his focus includes coping and adjustment. Charlie also works with people navigating adoption or foster care issues, parenting stresses, and complex grief. He keeps sessions practical and aimed at small, achievable changes.

Charlie practices in Utah and offers services in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, addiction, and coping with health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and functioning; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Charlie will talk with the person about their goals and daily life, then suggest methods to try. Together they track what helps and adapt the plan over time so therapy stays practical and relevant to the person’s needs.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a quick conversation will help. It also lets therapists use worksheets, skills coaching, and value-based planning during sessions so people can practice between meetings. Ask about the available formats and scheduling to find what fits into your routine.