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Sarah Johnson
Experience
6 years
Based in
Mississippi
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Mississippi

Sarah Johnson

LCSW

Calm practical support for life changes

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
Mississippi · C10398
NPI
1720713233

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  • Client-centered care
  • Evidence-informed tools
  • Respectful listening

About Sarah

Sarah Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Mississippi. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to self-esteem and anger.

Her approach is calm and welcoming. Sessions aim to give people space to talk without judgment. She listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals and next steps.

Sarah uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered work to prioritize the person's perspective. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors.

Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit to help people find their own reasons for change. When trauma is part of the story she incorporates trauma-focused methods to address those experiences gently and deliberately.

With six years of experience, she frames therapy as a collaborative process. Sarah explains options, checks in about what is working, and adjusts plans when needed. Her practice emphasizes respect, clear goals, and practical steps toward a better day-to-day.

People interested in starting are asked to share their concerns so sessions can be tailored. The focus is on reducing immediate stress and building skills for longer-term change.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

Approaches for online growth and coping

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's perspective. The therapist listens closely and follows the person's lead to build trust and clarify goals. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to understand feelings.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It breaks problems into small steps and tests new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. CBT is often used for stress, worry, and mood changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide whether to try client-centered work, CBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-focused methods depending on the concern.

Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into daily life. It can reduce travel time and let people schedule short check-ins or fuller sessions around work and family demands. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current options before booking so you know how meetings will be held. The focus is on practical support that fits into a person's routine while working toward clearer goals and better day-to-day coping.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship strain, parenting, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, and career questions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are described as calm, laid back, and welcoming. She emphasizes respect, listening, and practical next steps agreed on together.

What kinds of methods does she use in sessions?

She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Trauma-focused methods are used when past harm is part of the concern.

What is her professional background?

She holds an MS and is a licensed clinical social worker, with six years of professional experience working with diverse clients.

Where is she located and what languages are supported?

She practices in Mississippi and offers services in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently working with international clients.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin if I want to see her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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