Charlie Johnson, LCSW
Licensed in Utah · 11 years in practice
Charlie Johnson meets people where they are and helps them manage stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and challenges related to addiction.
License and registration
- LCSW, Utah
- 5011958-3501 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1073962601 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
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About Charlie
Charlie Johnson meets people where they are and helps them manage stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and challenges related to addiction. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and he focuses on clear, practical steps people can use between sessions. Charlie writes and speaks plainly so parents and busy adults can understand the work ahead.
He uses short-term tools and longer conversations depending on the need. That can mean learning skills to calm intense emotions, changing unhelpful thought patterns, or building routines for better sleep and eating.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing grief, relationship friction, parenting strain, and work-related burnout. Charlie brings 11 years of social work experience in public systems to his practice. He previously worked with drug court and juvenile justice services, giving him experience with the legal and social systems that touch many families.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Weber State University and a Master of Social Work in Forensic Social Work from the University of Utah. Sessions combine evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-focused work. He adapts techniques to fit each person’s goals and daily life.
Therapy is practical and goal-oriented, with attention to what will help between sessions. People who reach out can expect straightforward talk, skill-building, and a plan tailored to their situation. Charlie emphasizes gradual progress and clear next steps so clients can measure change as they go.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charlie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- 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
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Online support
Approach and online care that fits your life
Charlie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people find and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with everyday stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying values and taking small actions toward them while learning to sit with difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and supports building healthier connection and boundaries.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets clients send thoughts between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, school, or a busy family schedule while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Charlie help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related areas listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines practical skill teaching with conversational therapy. Sessions often include exercises, thought work, and plans to practice between meetings.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Charlie has 11 years of social work experience in public systems, including work with drug court and juvenile justice services, and holds a master’s degree in forensic social work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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