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Online therapist

Tina Johnson

Calm, practical therapy for everyday challenges

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Mississippi, Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tina

Tina Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationship strain, and trauma. She also offers support for issues such as anger, low self-esteem, workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and questions around identity and LGBT concerns. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at parents and caregivers looking for clear help.

Tina uses simple, concrete conversation in sessions. She listens, reflects, and helps people notice habits that get in the way of their goals.

Background and approach

Sessions often include teaching a skill, trying a small change, and checking how that change worked the next time. Her counseling draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and client-centered methods. That means she mixes learning new coping skills with paying attention to values and present-moment experience.

The work often focuses on managing stress, improving day-to-day coping, and rebuilding a sense of control after hardship. Tina holds a Master of Social Work degree and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS LCSW C8883 and TX LCSW 110973. She brings nine years of documented professional experience to her practice in Mississippi.

Her background includes helping people navigate loss, family tensions, and workplace struggles. Her approach is practical and encouraging. She emphasizes small, sustainable changes and personal strengths.

People can expect clear homework, regular check-ins about progress, and a steady, respectful presence in sessions.

Online approaches that teach skills and build values

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are strong. This approach is useful for stress, life transitions, and when worry or avoidance get in the way of daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck and then testing small changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and workplace stress because it offers concrete tools to try between sessions.

Tina treats choosing the right approach as a team effort. She will discuss options, try methods that fit a person's goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is collaborative and aimed at finding practical strategies that fit the client's life and preferences.

Online therapy with Tina uses video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats let people schedule sessions around work and family responsibilities and continue care from home. Many clients find that having multiple ways to check in makes it easier to practice new skills and stay consistent with therapy.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tina address?
Tina supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship or parenting stress, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a direct and practical style that blends active listening with skill teaching. Sessions focus on small, concrete changes and checking what works in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of documented professional experience working with people on a range of life and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials listed as MS LCSW C8883 and TX LCSW 110973, and she practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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