Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Cicely Johnson, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149017362
- NPI
- 1881455426
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Cicely 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
- Stress management
- Relationship support
- Career concerns
About Cicely
Cicely Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem difficulties, career challenges, and life changes. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Johnson works with issues such as body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, midlife transitions, self-love, women's issues, and workplace problems. She emphasizes that clients bring knowledge about their own lives and that therapy builds on existing strengths. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, aimed at reducing immediate pressures and improving coping skills.
Her approach involves talking through specific situations, identifying small changes that make a difference, and practicing strategies between sessions. She uses evidence-based techniques to address stress and anxiety and to clarify career and relationship choices. Sessions aim to balance short-term relief with longer-term problem solving.
Cicely encourages clear communication and shared decision making in therapy. She helps people name what matters to them, set realistic goals, and track progress over time. This practical orientation is intended to make therapy fit with busy lives and competing responsibilities.
People who contact her can expect plain explanations, step-by-step plans, and support for handling everyday demands. The work focuses on what’s actionable now, while also looking ahead to bigger life changes.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Many effective therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear steps. Cognitive-based approaches look at how thoughts shape feelings and behavior, and they help people test new ways of thinking to reduce stress and anxiety. Problem-solving methods break big issues into manageable tasks and teach ways to plan and follow through on change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods based on current goals, life demands, and what feels doable. That means adjusting strategies if something isn’t working and combining techniques to address both immediate stress and longer-term concerns.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and check in during a lunch break or between appointments. It also allows therapists and clients to focus on concrete problems and practice skills in ways that match everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Conversations look at immediate problems, identify small changes, and practice strategies between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience as a social worker. That experience includes work with stress, work-related pressure, caregiver burdens, and relationship concerns.
Is she licensed to practice in Illinois?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers