- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused techniques
About Robin
Robin Johnson is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, parenting strain, grief, family problems, and anger. Her work focuses on practical steps people can use in day-to-day life.
She uses straightforward conversation to understand what is making a person's anger or frustration feel unmanageable. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She helps people spot patterns, try different responses, and practice new skills between meetings.
Robin draws on client-centered methods to listen and build on each person’s strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and solution-focused tools to set small, achievable goals. Motivational interviewing is part of how she supports change when someone feels stuck.
Her background includes long clinical experience across settings and work with multicultural and life-stage concerns. She has handled issues such as blended family stress, caregiver burnout, workplace tension, and relationship communication problems.
In sessions she keeps the approach practical and grounded. People typically leave with clear steps to try between appointments. For those who need to balance appointments with work or family, she discusses workable scheduling and realistic goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Robin commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps people identify their own priorities for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns.She also brings motivational interviewing into sessions when someone feels ambivalent about changing. That approach uses short conversations to build motivation and set small goals. Together these methods are practical and focused on what the person wants to change right now.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. She will talk through goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what works. The client and therapist decide together which tools to use and how fast to progress.
Confirm the current online session options before booking. When arranging remote sessions, practical benefits include easier scheduling around work and family, fewer travel demands, and options to use shorter check-ins when time is tight. These factors can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while managing everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with losing temper with close people, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else’s anger.
What is Robin's general therapy style?
She uses a practical, client-centered style that focuses on strengths and clear steps to change behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings with individuals and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Virginia and practices from Virginia.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-jurisdiction details before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.