- client-centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion-focused work
About Willie
Willie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Nevada with 32 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and identity issues such as LGBT and gender dysphoria. He also addresses anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related problems.
Willie describes therapy as a place to separate who you are from what you feel. He helps people notice thoughts, feelings, and reactions as experiences rather than definitions of self. That distinction is used to reduce shame and guilt about past actions or things left unsaid.
In sessions he guides clients to identify secondary emotions and patterns that drive behavior. He draws on client-centered work to listen and follow a person's priorities, and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts. Emotion-focused ideas are used when relationships and attachment themes are central.
Willie invites clients to practice self-reflection and behavioral changes between sessions. He talks through ways to handle anger, to repair relationships, and to set healthier boundaries when family or caregiving roles cause strain. Practical skills and clearer thinking are emphasized alongside emotional processing.
His background spans individual, couples, family, and group work over three decades. He frames goals as moving past old patterns, reducing the hold of guilt or shame, and building steadier day-to-day functioning. The work is direct and focused on observable change rather than labels.
Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions
Willie uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and following what matters most to the person. This approach focuses on understanding a client's experience and helping them name concerns before applying other tools.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and challenge thoughts that fuel guilt, shame, anxiety, or depression. CBT work often involves specific exercises and practice between sessions to change patterns of thinking and behavior.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used when relationship wounds or attachment issues are central. EFT helps people track emotional responses in relationships and practice new ways of connecting and expressing needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and together decide which methods fit best. That collaborative choice helps shape session focus and homework tasks.
The original biography does not list particular online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it possible to continue care when relocating or living outside the therapist's immediate area.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does he help with related to shame or guilt?
He works with guilt and shame tied to trauma, relationship hurt, family conflict, addiction, and past actions. He names a wide range of related concerns such as depression, anger, grief, and intimacy problems.
How does he approach feelings of shame?
He helps clients separate their sense of self from painful feelings and thoughts. Techniques include noticing secondary emotions, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and processing relational hurt.
What is his clinical background?
He has 32 years of experience working in individual, couples, family, and group settings. His work has focused on mood disorders, trauma, attachment issues, and anger management.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and Nevada and practices from Nevada. The credential is presented as LCSW.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are held.
How does payment and pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on where the client is located.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform workflow described.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.