Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Alyson Johnson, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - addiction and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149023407
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 13884535-3501
- NPI
- 1881029114
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Alyson supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Depression
- Work stress
About Alyson
Alyson Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She focuses on practical issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, work stress, grief, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses self-esteem, compassion fatigue, anger, bipolar concerns, and career-related struggles.
She prefers straightforward conversations that get to the problem and what can change next. Sessions tend to focus on strengths and small steps clients can take between meetings. She uses goal-focused work alongside listening to understand how everyday life is getting in the way.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and a Master’s degree in Social Work. Those combined experiences shape her approach to daily routines, activities, and life balance. Clients are asked to identify practical goals and to try doable skills between sessions.
Alyson uses a mix of methods that match what a person needs in the moment, including client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational strategies. She often helps people rethink unhelpful patterns, manage emotions, and make clearer decisions about relationships and work.
She works with people who are dealing with separation and divorce, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness and guilt, isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose, and workplace problems. The focus is on small, manageable changes that help restore a sense of control and forward movement.
BHow sessions work
How Alyson uses therapeutic approaches online
Alyson works from practical approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the session follows what matters most to the person in the room, focusing on listening and helping them set the agenda for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses specific exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills that help manage strong feelings and reduce reactive behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people try consistent steps between sessions and apply skills directly to everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Alyson works with addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and life transitions such as divorce and separation.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses client-centered conversations combined with cognitive behavioral and motivational techniques to set practical goals and try small changes between sessions.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 12 years of experience working in roles that support mental health and life functioning.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Illinois LCSW and Utah LCSW credentials and is based in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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