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Sierra Johnson

Therapist · Virginia

Sierra JohnsonLPC

Affirming counselor for life transitions

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  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Person-centered
  • Evidence-based
  • LGBT affirming

About Sierra

Sierra Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on creating a warm, affirming space where people can name what matters to them and begin making small, manageable changes. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in practical steps clients can use between meetings.

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and concerns related to sexual and gender identity. Sierra pays attention to how identity and discrimination shape daily life and life choices. That perspective guides how she talks about goals and coping strategies.

Her work includes helping with attachment wounds, communication breakdowns, substance use challenges, and mood or panic symptoms. Sierra also helps people navigating big life transitions such as divorce, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy-related change, and end-of-life planning. She is comfortable discussing sexuality, kink, and alternative relationship dynamics when that is part of a person’s story.

Sierra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to develop clear goals and teach skills for managing symptoms. Her style stays person-centered - she listens, reflects, and adapts methods to each person’s needs. Clients leave sessions with concrete tools and a plan for the next steps.

People who reach out to Sierra often want a direct but compassionate guide. She aims to reduce isolation, improve communication, and help people reclaim a sense of purpose and self-worth.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Many clients benefit from clear, skills-focused methods. One approach Sierra relies on is behavioral skills training, which teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. These techniques focus on small, repeatable actions that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also uses trauma-informed practices to help people process difficult memories and reduce their impact on day-to-day life. That work emphasizes pacing, stabilizing skills, and building tolerable steps toward integration and recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Sierra works collaboratively to identify which methods match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what has helped in the past and try techniques that feel manageable in real life.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or phone in ways that suit their comfort level and daily routine.

License and NPI

  • LPC Virginia · No. 0701016137

NPI1538840020

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sierra address?

Sierra works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports people with attachment issues, substance use, communication problems, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and offers practical skills to use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of clinical experience supporting people through major life challenges and transitions. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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