Audrey Johnsen , LCSW

Audrey Johnsen is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Colorado who brings 15 years of experience working with young adults in higher education and as a medical social worker in hospital settings. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Gordon College and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver, and she has supported people facing a wide range of life challenges.

Her practice has included helping clients manage stress and anxiety, navigate career challenges and goals, process grief and loss, and cope with end-of-life and hospice situations. She has also worked extensively with patients and caregivers navigating medical crises and with individuals addressing relationship concerns. That clinical breadth informs a flexible, practical approach to care.

Johnsen’s style is warm and engaging, and she prioritizes building a trusting relationship that allows clients to set meaningful goals. Clinically she blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with solution-focused methods to help people identify actionable steps and develop skills that support lasting change. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to explore the past, acknowledge the present, and plan toward a healthier future.

Recognizing the courage it takes to seek support, Audrey Johnsen approaches each engagement as a privilege and aims to empower individuals as they pursue greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Audrey Johnsen draws from several practical, evidence-informed approaches to guide online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the individual’s priorities shape the work - it helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and building trust in the therapeutic process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, stress, and depression. It tends to be structured and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skill-building.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and immediate steps that lead toward preferred outcomes, making it useful for clients seeking practical strategies for career goals, relationship improvements, or short-term problem solving.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Audrey Johnsen will work with each person to choose or combine methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access timely support, and fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt methods to the online setting.