- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Janis
Janis Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 32 years of practice in Utah. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Janis draws on long clinical experience alongside life roles as a wife, teacher, mother, and grandmother.
She uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people sort through what isn't working. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than labels. Janis often combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools to address unhelpful thoughts, behavior patterns, and strong emotions.
Her work also touches on family of origin issues and forgiveness, helping people see how early roles and expectations still shape current relationships and decisions. Narrative approaches are used to reframe difficult stories into more manageable perspectives. Solution-focused elements help set short-term goals and test small changes between sessions.
Janis notes experience with caregiver stress, divorce and separation, mood disorders, PTSD, social anxiety, self-harm concerns, pregnancy and childbirth related stress, and life purpose questions. She aims to help clients build day-to-day coping practices and practical plans for change.
People who prefer clear, conversational therapy that mixes exploration with tools and simple experiments may find her style useful. Sessions are intended to clarify next steps, reduce overwhelm, and support more confident decision making.
How Janis Uses Approaches in Online Sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist encourages clients to tell their story at their own pace and helps clarify personal goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low confidence.Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from problem stories and reframe how they view difficult events, often useful when family of origin issues keep repeating. Janis will discuss these approaches with each person and together decide which methods fit best for current goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist and client will agree on practical arrangements that suit the client’s schedule and the nature of the work.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Additional focuses include family of origin issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and mood-related concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
Janis blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. She uses narrative and solution-focused methods to reframe stories and set practical short-term goals.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 32 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What credential and region does she work under?
She is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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