Charlie Johnson, LCSW
Therapist in Utah
Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of practice in Utah.
- Licensed inUtah
- License5011958-3501
- NPI 1073962601
- Experience11+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Charlie
Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of practice in Utah. He helps people who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance concerns, ADHD, and parenting or family stress. His approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at making small changes that matter day to day.
Charlie draws on years of social work in public systems, including work with drug courts and juvenile justice. That background shaped how he assesses risk, safety, and practical needs alongside emotional concerns.
Background and approach
He offers individual therapy and tailors sessions to what each person says they need. In sessions he uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships affect present behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and take actions that match their values.
Mindfulness and client-centered ideas guide how he listens and responds. Charlie keeps language simple and concrete. He helps clients set small, doable goals like improving sleep, reducing substance use, or managing anger.
He also supports people coping with loss, career stress, chronic illness, and identity matters related to LGBT concerns. Clients can expect collaborative work that mixes practical skills and reflection. Charlie focuses on what needs to change now and what habits to build for the future.
He works in English and sees clients across a range of life stages and challenges.
Credentials
- LCSW (Utah)
- License 5011958-3501 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1073962601 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charlie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charlie names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online work
Charlie uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early connections shape current reactions and relationship patterns; this helps when work focuses on trust, fear of abandonment, or intimacy challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and take committed steps toward them while accepting difficult feelings; it suits people wrestling with anxiety, depression, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for mood, sleep, and managing cravings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Sessions often mix methods rather than sticking to a single model, and plans are adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for full sessions and skill demonstrations, phone works well when less bandwidth is available, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep progress steady when life gets complicated.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns. He also supports parenting, grief, sleep and eating issues, and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He works in a direct, practical style that combines listening with skill teaching. Sessions often blend problem-solving, behavior strategies, and reflection on relationship patterns.
How much experience does he bring?
Charlie has 11 years of experience as a social worker and clinician, including work with drug court and juvenile justice systems.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Utah.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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