- CBT techniques
- Addiction support
- Stress management
About Robert
Robert Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Ohio with 12 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, and anger. He also helps with grief, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
He approaches sessions as a practical collaboration. He treats clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on existing strengths. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way day to day and on small, actionable changes that reduce distress.
Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. That can mean learning ways to notice automatic thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors that create better results. He frames CBT in plain language so people can use the tools between sessions.
He has worked with people facing addiction, first responder issues, veteran-related concerns, HIV/AIDS, and seasonal mood shifts. He also addresses intimacy problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, personality disorder challenges, and bipolar mood concerns when those come up in sessions.
Sessions aim to handle the problems that matter most now. Early meetings focus on practical goals and a few simple strategies to try. Over time, the work shifts to what helps maintain those changes and manage setbacks without blaming yourself.
How CBT and online sessions work together
CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different reactions. It focuses on practical exercises, small behavior changes, and skills you can use between meetings. That approach often helps with anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and patterns that keep returning.Robert frames CBT in plain terms and applies it to issues like addiction, relationship strain, grief, and stress. Sessions aim to identify a few concrete goals and assign simple practice tasks. He works collaboratively to see which techniques fit a person's daily life and adjusts plans as needed.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what felt useful in past help to pick the best approach together. The work is practical and iterative - try something, see how it goes, and change it if needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the disruption of taking time off work. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises to phone or video sessions depending on what works best for the person.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, depression, grief, sleep and eating problems, and related struggles.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, collaborative approach and relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to create actionable steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of concerns including first responder issues, veteran matters, and HIV/AIDS related needs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.