Robin Johnson, LMSW, LICSW

Robin Johnson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with eight years of practice in Michigan. She works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control and who want to address mood, relationships, trauma, substance concerns, or boundary struggles.

Robin keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She follows the client's lead while offering direct guidance. In therapy she uses talk, skill practice, and moments of challenge to help people notice patterns and try different choices.

Her approach blends client-centered work with structured skills. She teaches emotion regulation and DBT-based skills alongside cognitive behavioral strategies. She also uses grounding, relaxation, and motivation-focused techniques to support change.

Robin often helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, or the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those managing mood disorders, addictions, codependency concerns, and relationship or communication problems. Sessions address both practical coping tools and longer-term patterns that keep people stuck.

Her style is direct and transparent. She mixes respect and humor with honest feedback. People who prefer clear guidance, concrete skills, and a collaborative stance may find this approach helpful.

To begin, the typical first steps are a short matching questionnaire and an initial session to set goals and plan next steps. This lets clients see how the work will look and decide if the fit feels right.

How her approaches work in online sessions