Tina Johnson

Tina Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience in clinical practice. She focuses on women's issues alongside concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT matters, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Her approach is steady and direct, centered on listening and encouraging each person toward practical steps they can use daily.

Tina uses straightforward conversation to help people sort priorities, reduce overwhelm, and build stronger coping skills. She encourages self-determination and works to boost clients' sense of self-reliance. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, small actionable changes, and developing strategies that fit into busy lives.

Her clinical methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These approaches are used to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and present-moment awareness while keeping the client's values in view.

Tina earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi and holds MS LCSW and TX LCSW credentials. She has lived in different regions during adulthood and brings life experience as a parent and someone who has navigated major relationship changes.

People who reach out can expect active listening, encouragement, and practical strategies. Tina frames progress as a series of manageable steps and supports clients as they build skills to handle stress, improve relationships, and regain confidence.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by shifting attention to valued action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Picking the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then shape the methods to match those needs. Clients often try a mix of strategies at first and adjust based on what helps them make steady progress.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to follow through on homework, check in more regularly, or schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered and can plan sessions that fit into your everyday routine.