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Sarah Johnson

Therapist · Mississippi

Sarah JohnsonLCSW

Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions

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  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Calm and down-to-earth
  • Goal focused
  • Strengths oriented

About Sarah

Sarah Johnson is an LCSW based in Mississippi who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and big life transitions. She also supports people facing parenting challenges, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and concerns around self-esteem or career changes. She welcomes conversations about adoption and foster care issues, blended family adjustments, caregiver stress, and related worries. Her style is relaxed and down-to-earth. Sessions are built around respect and compassion, and she aims to make it easy to talk about hard things. Sarah listens first and then works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. She draws on a mix of approaches that match what the person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on the client's experience and priorities. Sarah has six years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. She tailors sessions and treatment plans to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all protocol. This means looking at strengths, setting small steps, and checking progress together. People who reach out can expect a collaborative process that moves at their pace. The focus is on coping skills, clearer communication, and manageable steps toward the life changes they want. If someone wants a supportive, practical approach, Sarah offers steady guidance and problem-solving help.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's own goals and experience. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person steer sessions toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is something Sarah treats as a team effort. She will talk with the person about their goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. The process is collaborative and paced to the client's comfort and priorities.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into daily life because it can remove travel time and allow sessions during breaks or between responsibilities. If you want to schedule around work, childcare, or medical appointments, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Confirming the available formats will help plan how therapy will fit into a routine without assuming a specific delivery method.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Mississippi · No. C10398

NPI1720713233

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sarah address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, parenting issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem or career concerns. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and related topics.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

The style is laid back and welcoming with an emphasis on respect and compassion. Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical techniques to set goals and try doable changes.

What is Sarah's professional background?

She holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of professional experience working with diverse clients in Mississippi.

Where is Sarah based and licensed?

She is licensed in Mississippi and practices there as an LCSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Sarah?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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