Tricia Johnson , LICSW

Tricia Johnson is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues related to family and parenting. Her approach is down-to-earth and aimed at helping people take steps they can use in daily life.

She has nine years of clinical experience across different settings. That background informs how she notices patterns in relationships and day-to-day routines that affect mood and functioning. Tricia listens for what matters most to each person and builds a plan from there.

Her work includes supporting people coping with trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment questions, blended family stress, caregiver strain, and body image. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that can be practiced between meetings.

Tricia combines several approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, acceptance-based ideas to reduce struggle with difficult feelings, and attachment-focused thinking to improve relationships. Client-centered listening guides how those tools are used.

People who choose her can expect steady, respectful collaboration. She encourages honest conversation, small experiments, and measurable steps toward better coping. The aim is practical change that fits everyday life in Minnesota and beyond the therapy room.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior, then commit to actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and habits, and practicing new behaviors that reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Tricia will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches to try first based on goals and preferences. She adjusts methods as progress is made so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, parenting, or caregiving routines while still working on meaningful change.