- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Charlie
Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 11 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood problems, trauma, anger, and related concerns. He also supports people facing parenting strain, relationship conflict, sleep or eating difficulties, and career stress.
He uses straightforward, practical conversation in sessions. He draws on a mix of cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness skills to help people notice patterns that keep anger and frustration alive. He also uses approaches that look at how attachment and relationship histories shape reactions to stress and conflict.
Charlie’s background is in social work in public-sector settings. That work included Drug Court, Juvenile Courts, and Juvenile Justice Services. He combines that experience with clinical practice to help people manage strong emotions and the problems those emotions create at home and work.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Weber State University. He later completed a Master’s degree in Forensic Social Work at the University of Utah. He holds the LCSW credential in Utah.
In sessions he focuses on building practical skills, clearer communication, and simple plans for changes people can test between meetings. He talks through specific situations that trigger anger and helps people practice alternative responses they can try in daily life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anger linked to recurring negative thinking and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches step-by-step skills to change them. CBT can help with workplace frustration and reactive responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance techniques that are practical when strong feelings feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out what methods fit their goals, day-to-day life, and what they want to change. That decision can shift as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Confirm the session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and avoid travel time. It can also let someone use a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth or a camera is impractical, or schedule a session during a lunch break instead of commuting. Ask about current online options to find a setup that fits practical needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma, anger, relationship and parenting issues, and related problems listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation, skill teaching, and mindfulness to address strong emotions and behavior patterns. Sessions focus on concrete strategies to try between meetings.
How long has he practiced social work?
He has 11 years of experience, including public-sector work with Drug Court, Juvenile Courts, and Juvenile Justice Services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.