Tricia Johnson, LICSW - Therapist in Minnesota

Emotion-focused care
Attachment work
ACT and CBT tools

About Tricia

Tricia Johnson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with nine years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, low self-esteem, ADHD and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and are focused on practical steps that can be used between meetings.

Tricia uses approaches that center on emotions and relationships alongside practical skills. She draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how feelings and connection shape patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviors.

In sessions she helps people name painful emotions and notice how those feelings affect choices. She talks through strategies for managing anger and stress, and helps parents with the daily strain of caregiving and discipline. For trauma and abuse she works at a pace the client sets and focuses on increasing safety and control over reactions.

Her background includes work across different practice settings over nine years, offering experience with both short-term concerns and longer-standing patterns. Tricia emphasizes clear goals, simple skills to practice between sessions, and checking in on what is or isn’t helping. People looking for a therapist who pays attention to emotions, relationships, and concrete coping tools may find this approach useful.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Tricia does not accept international clients and conducts work in Minnesota only.

How her approaches work for online sessions

Tricia combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-based ideas to guide online work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions and understanding how they shape interactions and bonds. This can help people notice patterns that keep problems repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and choosing actions that match personal values.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tricia will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She uses a collaborative style so the approach can be adjusted over time based on what helps the client make real changes.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as keeping appointments during a work break, reducing travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals and therapists often use online sessions to continue steady progress while adapting to daily schedules.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work centers on emotions and relationships using Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches like ACT and CBT to build practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience providing psychotherapy in a variety of settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a LICSW and practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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