Robin Johnson, LMSW, LICSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Robin

Robin Johnson is a licensed social worker who uses a direct, practical style to help people make changes in their lives. She holds LMSW and LICSW credentials and draws on eight years of professional experience. Her approach aims to help people feel more in control when life feels overwhelming.

She speaks English and practices from Michigan. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, and struggles with self-esteem.

Background and approach

She also works with issues such as addictions, bipolar symptoms, anger, and parenting challenges. Adoption and foster care, aging concerns, attachment and codependency are additional areas she addresses. In sessions she follows the person’s lead while offering clear guidance.

Techniques include client-centered conversation, skills from dialectical behavior therapy, and cognitive behavioral strategies. She also uses mindfulness, motivational interviewing, grounding, and relaxation methods to build coping skills. Robin describes her manner as warm but straightforward, combining empathy and occasional confrontation when helpful.

She offers daytime hours Monday through Friday and can sometimes arrange chat sessions in evenings or weekends. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Therapy begins with identifying the most pressing concern and then testing practical steps to move forward.

People who want structure and honest feedback may find her style useful. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is required and scheduling follows the therapist’s availability.

Therapeutic approaches suited for online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s goals. In online sessions this means Robin creates space for the client to set priorities while offering supportive reflection and guidance. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to make their own choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes. Online CBT sessions often include concrete exercises and homework that people can try between video or phone appointments. This approach is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and many everyday problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, supplies skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. In remote sessions Robin can teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that clients practice in real life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. From there she tailors a plan that may combine listening, skills practice, and short exercises to try between meetings.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, while phone sessions and live chat provide simpler ways to connect. Text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins or to review coping steps. These options make it easier to fit regular support into daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Robin address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem issues. Other focuses include addictions, bipolar symptoms, parenting concerns, and relationship or family problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and transparent while remaining warm and respectful. She balances empathy and occasional confrontation and uses practical skills training in sessions.

What training and background does she have?

Robin holds LMSW and LICSW credentials and has eight years of experience in clinical practice.

Where does she practice and how is licensure listed?

She practices in Michigan and holds the following credential details: MI LMSW 6801080292 and MA LICSW 121270.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Michigan, Massachusetts
Languages: English

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