- Addictions help
- CBT and DBT methods
- Workplace issues
About Alyson
Alyson Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical steps people can use when they are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, stress, grief, or changes at work and in life. Alyson frames therapy as a collaboration and starts by listening to what matters most to each person.
She uses straight language and grounded methods in sessions. That means naming patterns, trying small changes, and tracking what helps. Alyson draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral work and solution-focused strategies to break down problems into manageable steps. She also uses client-centered ways to follow the client’s priorities and dialectical behavior techniques to teach coping skills.
Many people who reach out want help with low self-esteem, guilt, shame, or isolation. Alyson also supports those navigating divorce or separation, career shifts, and substance use concerns. She combines practical coaching with therapeutic work to help people move toward clearer day-to-day choices.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and a Master’s degree in Social Work. She has worked in social services settings since her first job at 15 and brings that long practical experience to sessions. The focus is on usable tools rather than long theory talks.
Sessions start by identifying one or two things the client wants to change. From there she tests small strategies, adjusts what isn’t helping, and builds skills for handling anger, stress, and workplace issues over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks what matters most each session and shapes the work around those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. It uses exercises to test beliefs and try different responses to anger and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills help with intense feelings and patterns that repeat.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match current needs and goals. That might mean trying CBT techniques for thought patterns, learning DBT skills for strong emotions, or using solution-focused steps for immediate problems. The plan can change as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Ask which options are available and pick what fits daily life best. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions into a lunch break, avoid travel, or keep sessions shorter when needed. The emphasis is on practical ways to make therapy fit into everyday schedules rather than on long commitments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with issues like anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and career concerns, plus related topics such as guilt, shame, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, blending client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to try small, concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in social services and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.