Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Johanna Westin, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Relationship Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.014262
- NPI
- 1003223249
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Johanna 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
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-focused care
About Johanna
Johanna Westin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 15 years of therapy experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, grief, parenting strain, and life changes. Her practice covers concerns such as depression, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to family or blended households.
Johanna has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has provided individual, family, and group therapy across those roles. That variety has shaped a pragmatic, down-to-earth style that focuses on everyday problems and solutions.
Her way of working is straightforward and relaxed. She emphasizes the importance of the relationship between therapist and client and looks to build a working connection quickly. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on practical steps to get there.
Johanna uses several approaches that suit different needs. She draws on client-centered methods to follow the client’s priorities, cognitive behavioral tools to address thinking patterns, and techniques from trauma-focused work when past events are causing ongoing distress. Mindfulness and skills-based strategies are also part of her toolkit.
People who prefer plain language and practical strategies tend to fit well with her style. She aims to help people identify manageable goals, try concrete strategies between sessions, and track progress over time.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist help the client set goals and pace the work according to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises and changes to thinking and behavior. Online CBT often includes homework, thought records, and skill practice between sessions to reduce anxiety or depression. EMDR, an approach used for trauma, involves structured processing of painful memories with guided attention techniques. When appropriate, elements of trauma-focused work can be adapted for remote sessions to address past events that continue to cause distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with a client-centered conversation, adding CBT tools, and using trauma-focused techniques if needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins between commitments or avoiding travel time. It can also allow for different ways of working together, like more homework-based CBT or skill practice that fits into a weekly routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Johanna works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationships, family issues, grief, parenting, career concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include blended family issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is down-to-earth and laid back. She emphasizes a strong working relationship and uses plain, practical language to address problems.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings offering individual, family, and group therapy. That range informs a practical approach to common life and mental health concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then 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