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Tricia Johnson

Compassionate practical support for family and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tricia

Tricia Johnson is a licensed independent clinical social worker. She uses straightforward, compassionate care to help people sort through family conflicts and parenting challenges. Her practice focuses on practical steps parents and adults can use to reduce stress, manage anger, and handle life changes.

Tricia aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful for anyone seeking support. Tricia brings nine years of clinical experience in Minnesota settings. She has worked with people affected by trauma and abuse and with those handling grief, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses self-esteem, coping skills, and communication problems that often come up around relationships and family life. In sessions she draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build new patterns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-guided action when feelings are intense. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult topics. Tricia focuses on clear, doable strategies rather than clinical jargon.

She listens for patterns in relationships, offers tools for daily life, and supports clients as they try new approaches. Her style is direct, kind, and practical. Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Tricia holds MN LICSW 22335 and works with people in Minnesota who want to improve family functioning, parenting, or related concerns.

Online approaches that fit family and life demands

Tricia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning. It can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress that affect family life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values and taking meaningful action even when feelings are strong, which can be useful for parenting challenges and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps in real life situations.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy families. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into a week, try short check-ins, or use written messaging between meetings. The goal is to make therapy accessible and practical so people can apply what they learn to daily family life and parenting demands.

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.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Tricia focuses on family issues, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and related relationship problems.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are down-to-earth and collaborative. Tricia uses clear language, practical tools, and a respectful, nonjudgmental approach.
What experience does the therapist have?
She has nine years of professional experience providing psychotherapy in a variety of Minnesota settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
Tricia is a licensed independent clinical social worker with MN LICSW 22335 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English

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