- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Willie
Willie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Nevada with 32 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, grief, addiction, intimacy-related concerns, and related issues like ADHD and compassion fatigue.
He invites clients to separate who they are from their feelings and thoughts. In sessions he helps people name secondary emotions and the parts of themselves that create unhelpful patterns. The focus is on learning to challenge negative thoughts, reduce shame and guilt, and build clearer ways of relating to others and to oneself.
Willie uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral strategies. He also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to notice different internal parts and how they interact. That means conversations cover both present feelings and the patterns behind them, with practical steps to change daily behavior.
Sessions include direct discussion, guided self-reflection, and practical exercises to shift thinking and reactions. He emphasizes work on communication, forgiveness, boundaries, and accountability as part of emotional healing. Clients often leave with clearer ways to handle conflict, stronger self-awareness, and concrete skills for day-to-day stress.
Willie works with English-speaking clients in Nevada and accepts international clients through the platform. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match goals before scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Willie blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on naming and working with strong emotions and attachment patterns to change how people relate. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, validation, and helping clients find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to emphasize. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which strategies to use and how to pace sessions based on needs and progress.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions let them attend from work breaks or while traveling, and some formats use less bandwidth or do not require camera use when that helps with focus and energy.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Nevada, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered approaches, CBT, and Internal Family Systems concepts to address emotions and interaction patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of experience working with individuals and groups on mood, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Utah and Nevada and practices from Nevada.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients through the platform.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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