- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Charlie
Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah with 11 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, and grief. He also supports people facing ADHD, parenting strains, intimacy-related issues, and career questions.
Before moving into private practice, Charlie worked as a social worker in the public sector. His background includes work with Drug Court, Juvenile Courts, and Juvenile Justice Services. That experience shapes how he approaches questions about behavior, accountability, and systems that affect family life.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. He draws from several evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships still influence current closeness and conflict.
Charlie also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on what the person says matters most. For people coping with intense emotions or self-harm impulses, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are part of the toolbox to manage distress and improve communication.
He earned a Master degree in Forensic Social Work from the University of Utah after completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice at Weber State University. His LCSW credential is recorded for Utah practice.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current closeness and conflict. It can help people who want to understand family of origin influences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and trying practical experiments to change them. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Charlie will discuss options with each person and together they will pick methods that fit the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different tools and adjusting as needs change.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as they are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support ongoing work on family patterns, emotion regulation skills, and practical behavior changes without requiring in-person visits.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered talk with practical skills from CBT, ACT, and DBT to address patterns and offer concrete strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience, including time working in public-sector settings with drug and juvenile courts.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Utah LCSW and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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