- guilt and shame
- relationship problems
- anxiety and stress
About Pia
Pia Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, and major life changes, including issues around guilt and shame.
She takes a straightforward, informal style in sessions. Conversations are collaborative and practical. Pia focuses on building clarity and resilience while respecting each person’s personality and situation.
Her background includes long experience with a wide range of people, and her work has been featured in publications such as Essence, Cosmopolitan, and Mind Body Magazine. She has worked with LGBTQ singles and couples and brings that experience into conversations about relationships and identity.
Pia emphasizes concrete coping skills and clearer communication. Sessions often include talking through patterns, testing new ways of relating, and identifying next steps that fit daily life. This is intended to help people manage anxiety, grief, work and caregiving stress, and relationship strain.
She also addresses attachment concerns, abandonment, and challenges tied to family of origin. Pia is open to discussing topics related to BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual cultures without judgement. For people carrying guilt or shame she helps name what the feelings relate to and looks at practical ways to move forward.
Sessions are offered in English from her New York practice, and international clients may be accepted. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details.
How Pia’s approaches translate to online work
Pia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people notice patterns and practice new skills. One common approach focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, then testing small changes to how someone reacts. This can be useful for managing day-to-day anxiety and work or caregiver stress.Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns. Sessions look at how early connections shape expectations and communication now, and then try out clearer ways to ask for needs and set boundaries. That kind of work can be helpful for relationship conflict, abandonment fears, and feelings tied to family of origin.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then recommend techniques to try. The plan can change as progress and priorities become clearer, and decisions are made collaboratively.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit regular meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone meet with a licensed professional from another location. These practical benefits often help people keep continuity with their work as they address guilt, shame, relationships, and everyday stress.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Pia works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, and coping with life changes, including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame?
She uses a straightforward, collaborative style to name where shame comes from and to practice manageable steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings and with a diverse range of clients.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.