Trenese Johnson, LICSW, LCSW, CSW
Helping people manage stress and strong emotions
Book with TreneseWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
How Trenese works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia, District of Columbia
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Trenese
Trenese Johnson, LICSW, LCSW, CSW, supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, intimacy concerns, addictions, anger, and other life challenges. She encourages clients to recognize their strengths and to take steady steps toward better days. Seeking help can feel hard, and she aims to make the process clearer and more manageable.
With 28 years of experience and licensure in Georgia, Trenese blends practical tools with attentive listening. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change now, and on small actions that move them forward.
Background and approach
She uses approaches that help people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and reduce intense reactions. Her style is collaborative and respectful. She sees clients as experts in their own lives and works alongside them to set realistic goals.
Conversations are direct but warm, and emphasis is placed on usable strategies rather than jargon. Trenese draws from several therapy methods to fit each person’s needs. This means combining thought-based work, mindfulness skills, solution-focused planning, and body-centered techniques when those methods suit the goal.
The mix aims to address feelings, thoughts, and physical reactions that keep problems stuck. Many people come for help with career stress, parenting strain, midlife transitions, or challenges related to identity and sexuality. She also supports those navigating trauma, caregiver fatigue, sexual concerns, and issues linked to aging.
The focus is on steady progress and practical ways to feel more in control.
What Trenese works with
Everything Trenese lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Trenese's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Trenese lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Trenese’s approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them name what matters most, which can help with stress, relationships, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches practical steps to change them, useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which can help with strong emotions and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Trenese will discuss what feels most useful and try different methods to match your needs and preferences. Goals are revisited together so the plan can shift if something isn’t working.
Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers no video. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when fitting a session into a short break. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.
Questions people ask about Trenese
What concerns does Trenese often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, anger, depression, and other life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She treats clients as the experts in their lives and helps set small, clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 28 years of professional experience and several settings of work to her practice.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.