Charlie Johnson , LCSW

Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and families facing a range of behavioral health challenges. He draws on a background in social work within the public sector to support people working through trauma, substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, delinquency, ADHD, and related concerns.

Charlie offers individual therapy rooted in practical experience from roles with Drug Court, Juvenile Courts, and Juvenile Justice Services. That public-sector experience informs a pragmatic, strengths-based approach to helping clients navigate complex legal, family, and community systems while addressing emotional and behavioral symptoms.

He completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice at Weber State University, and holds a master’s degree in Forensic Social Work from the University of Utah. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide assessment and psychotherapy at the master’s level - he integrates clinical knowledge with an understanding of forensic and court-involved settings.

Charlie aims to work collaboratively with each person to identify realistic goals and build skills for lasting change, whether the focus is on coping with stress and anxiety, addressing addiction, improving relationships, or supporting youth and families through challenging transitions.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapeutic Support

Charlie Johnson uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and committing to meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, providing practical tools for managing mood, anxiety, and habits related to addiction or sleep and eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy centers relationships and early patterns of connection - it explores how attachment dynamics affect current relationships and supports healing for issues like intimacy difficulties, grief, and family conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charlie collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts techniques over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model onto every case. This collaborative stance helps determine whether ACT, CBT, attachment work, or a blend of approaches is the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and tools like live chat or text-based messaging enable ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to access therapy around work, family, and daily responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.