- CBT methods
- Mindfulness techniques
- Somatic awareness
About Trenese
Trenese Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 28 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger. Trenese frames clients as the experts in their own lives and helps them apply their strengths to current problems.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She uses methods like Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses. Mindfulness and somatic techniques are also part of her work when noticing how the body and mind respond to stress.
Sessions involve clear, practical steps rather than long theory talks. Trenese often helps people set small goals, try new habits, and reflect on what changed. She also uses solution-focused strategies to break problems into manageable pieces and track progress over time.
Trenese has worked across many settings over nearly three decades. That background informs how she supports people facing grief, career strain, addiction, parenting stress, and issues related to sexuality and identity. She includes coaching-style guidance when clients want actionable next steps.
Her approach pays attention to everyday life. Conversations look at what happens at work, at home, and in relationships. The aim is to reduce reactive patterns and build clearer ways of responding to frustration and resentment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and priorities. In practice this means she listens to what matters most to you and shapes sessions around those concerns, whether that is anger, relationship strain, or stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior. She helps people notice automatic thoughts, test them, and try different responses to reduce reactivity and improve coping. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief exercises for paying attention to thoughts and bodily sensations so strong feelings can be noticed without automatic action.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Trenese will help clients weigh methods and pick what seems to fit best. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as goals change and progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings, reduce bandwidth needs, or opt for audio-only when that works better. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness, and somatic exercises to remote sessions so practical skills are practiced between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Georgia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or frustration does she help with?
She supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, face growing resentment, feel frustrated at work, or live with another person’s intense anger.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-focused approach that emphasizes client strengths and small, achievable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional work experience across a variety of settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.