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- Addictions
- CBT and DBT
- Life changes
About Alyson
Alyson Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 12 years of practice. She focuses on addictions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, career concerns, coping with life changes, and coaching. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work.
Alyson describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people identify strengths and take small steps toward change. Sessions emphasize practical strategies and real-life problem solving rather than jargon.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and a Master’s degree in Social Work. She lives in Northern Illinois and has been supporting people since her first job at age 15. Her experience spans community and clinical settings where she combined recreation and social work principles.
In sessions she listens and works with clients to set achievable goals. She uses motivational interviewing to clarify readiness for change. She may draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns of thinking and behavior.
People who are looking for focused, skills-based work may find her style helpful. She also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, workplace issues, divorce and separation, and drug and alcohol addiction. Her approach is straightforward and oriented toward improving day-to-day functioning.
Alyson accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin the process.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Alyson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside Client-Centered Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Motivational Interviewing helps people increase their readiness for change by clarifying goals and resolving ambivalence. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's perspective and supports self-directed progress.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their goals, current challenges, and preferred ways of working. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and make adjustments over time.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life by removing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. Phone or video sessions can be useful for shorter check-ins, lower bandwidth needs, or fitting therapy into a break at work. Licensed professionals commonly use these options to keep therapy practical and focused on everyday change.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Alyson focuses on addictions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, career matters, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional areas include divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The work emphasizes practical skills and step-by-step goal setting.
How long has she practiced?
She has 12 years of experience working in social work and related settings. Her background includes both direct service and community-based roles.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Licenses listed are IL LCSW and UT LCSW, and her practice location is Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirming time zones and scheduling is recommended when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the client’s location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That sequence begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.