Tricia Johnson, LICSW

Tricia Johnson is a licensed independent clinical social worker who focuses on practical, skills-based therapy. She uses straightforward methods to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and painful experiences from trauma or abuse. Tricia writes and speaks plainly so parents can understand what to expect in sessions.

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance and mindfulness strategies to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new responses. Tricia also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how close relationships shape behavior and feelings. Her approach includes elements of client-centered work and techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and communication skills.

With nine years of clinical experience in Minnesota, Tricia has supported people facing family conflict, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and blended family problems. Tricia aims to meet each person where they are and tailor practical steps to daily life.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. People can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and concrete homework to try between sessions. Tricia emphasizes acceptance, respect, and encouragement while helping people build tools to cope with life changes.

Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She is licensed in Minnesota as an LICSW and brings nearly a decade of experience to her work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Tricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is offered as a complement to CBT, teaching mindfulness and values-based steps to live alongside difficult feelings. Attachment-based interventions focus on how relationships affect feelings and behavior, helping clients improve communication and connection when that is a concern.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may mix techniques over time, adjusting as skills develop and problems change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for longer discussions and skill practice. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, brief coaching, or reviewing homework between meetings. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people keep momentum even when life is busy.