Tricia Johnson, LICSW

Tricia Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker who offers practical, down-to-earth psychotherapy. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and related stress. Tricia speaks plain language and meets clients with acceptance and respect.

She uses a mix of proven approaches to help people notice what matters and take workable steps forward. Her work often includes helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns shape current problems.

Tricia draws on nine years of clinical experience in Minnesota settings. She aims to make the therapy space nonjudgmental so clients can talk about hard topics without feeling blamed. Sessions focus on setting clear, achievable goals and practicing skills that fit everyday life.

The therapist combines practical tools and exploring personal values to help with recurring patterns. She supports people struggling with control issues, communication problems, codependency, commitment worries, and blended family stresses. Tricia also works with concerns related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver strain.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She offers encouragement and concrete steps while respecting each person’s pace and preferences.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and anger. Both approaches offer concrete strategies to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and mixing approaches as needed rather than sticking to one method only.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to practice skills in the settings where difficulties actually occur. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, or sessions without video when less bandwidth is needed. Licensed professionals can help identify which session rhythm and style will best support progress.