At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW-C
- License
- LCSW-C, Maryland / 16684
- NPI
- 1225396195
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Solution focused
- Client centered
- Goal oriented
About Aesha
Aesha Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) based in Maryland. She focuses on everyday problems that get in the way of functioning and feeling well, including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, career concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She aims to give people a calm space to sort through what matters most and move toward clearer goals.
She brings 16 years of experience to sessions and favors practical, action-oriented work. Expect conversations that pinpoint unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then turn those observations into small, doable steps. She uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused planning, and Motivational Interviewing to support change.
In a typical session she helps clients name goals, break them into manageable tasks, and try out new strategies between meetings. The focus is on skills you can use in daily life, like shifting thought patterns, testing a new routine, or practicing coping moves when stress rises. Progress is tracked through the goals you set together.
Aesha explains techniques plainly and adapts pacing to each person. She emphasizes collaboration so clients feel involved in choosing what to try next. The work aims to produce realistic steps toward the life the client wants.
If you prefer straightforward, goal-focused talk and practical tools, she may be a good match. Select the Start Therapy button to begin the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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How Aesha’s Approaches Work Online
Aesha commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, gently guiding conversations so goals feel personally meaningful. This approach is useful for decisions about routines, work habits, or managing ADHD when someone wants to increase motivation and commitment.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers sessions on the person’s priorities and pace. That means the therapist listens more than talks at first and follows what the client brings up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another tool she uses to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to shift daily behavior and mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying one approach for a few weeks and adjusting as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing for shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or letting someone choose audio-only when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like goal-setting, motivational interviewing, and CBT exercises to these practical arrangements so therapy fits everyday demands. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Career difficultiesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
16+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining listening with action plans to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with individuals to support mental and physical well-being.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
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 sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers