Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Charlie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Charlie
Charlie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience. He works with people facing anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, and other challenges. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for busy parents and adults.
He draws on years in the public sector, including work linked to drug court and juvenile services. That background shaped his approach to practical problem solving and clear goals. He uses real-world examples and steps people can try between sessions.
Background and approach
Charlie blends several therapeutic styles to match what each person needs. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape behavior.
Sessions tend to focus on skills people can use right away. He helps people build coping strategies for stress, manage impulsive reactions, and improve communication. He also supports people handling grief, parenting strain, work stress, and life transitions.
Charlie offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Sessions follow a collaborative plan set with the client so goals stay relevant. He practices in Utah and holds a UT LCSW credential.
What Charlie works with
Everything Charlie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Charlie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charlie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches That Fit Online Work and Everyday Life
Charlie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for ongoing stress, anxiety, and issues like anger where avoidance makes things worse.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior with clear, step-by-step exercises. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that fuel impulsive reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Charlie treats therapy as a collaboration and will match techniques to the client's goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts the plan when something isn’t helping.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.
Questions people ask about Charlie
What kinds of concerns does Charlie address?
He helps people with anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family stress, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps sessions practical and collaborative, using skill-building and clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Charlie has 11 years of clinical experience, including work in public-sector settings linked to drug court and juvenile services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a UT LCSW credential and practices in Utah.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.